Transport Clerk

5 months ago


Rochester, United Kingdom Headlam Group Plc Full time

To implement and action the daily operational plan, to work with the Transport Manager in the day to day running of the transport fleet, maintain documentation in accordance with company policies + government regulations. Deal with/communicate to customer service + management, driver and customer issues or incidents.
- Deputise for the Transport Manager
- Assist the Transport Manager in the day-to-day Operations of the fleet
- Facilitate the delivery of products from hub to customer
- Arrange transportation, schedule staff and set up the planning infrastructure
- Create operational documentation.
- Liaise with Customer Service on delivery issues.
- Liaise with 3rd Party Fleet Management Company on vehicle defect and breakdowns.
- Assist Transport Manager to Co-ordinate + control all vehicle maintenance requirement schedules to meet statutory regulations including: Servicing, Plating, MOT, Road Tax,
- Monitor / regulate and advise driver hours rules to comply with legislation
- Manage activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to make sure established deadlines are met.
- Induct + evaluate new drivers + agency drivers on company policy and requirements.
- Manage collections and cancelled orders in warehouse
- Unloading collections and cancelled orders from drivers as they return
- Any other general duties required

Required:

- Working in an office environment
- Knowledge of excel
- Clean UK driving licnece

Desirable:

- Transport planning
- Knowledge of transport legislation
- Warehouse, Forklift experience

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Transport Clerk