Transport Clerk

**Job Summary**:
The Transport Clerk is primarily responsible for developing and optimising transportation routes to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services. This role involves coordinating with the logistics team and the transport manager to enhance efficiency and productivity.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Route Design and Optimization**:

- Develop and optimise routes for delivery trucks, service personnel, or transportation vehicles.
- Ensure new customers are integrated seamlessly into existing route schedules to maximize efficiency.
- Liaise with the operations director to plan and introduce new routes and accommodate new customers.
- **Coordination and Communication**:

- Coordinate with the logistics team and the transport manager to ensure smooth execution of routes.
- Communicate route plans and changes as necessary.
- Address and resolve any issues or delays that arise during route execution.
- **Compliance and Safety**:

- Ensure all routes comply with legal regulations and company policies.
- Promote and enforce safety standards for drivers and vehicles.
- Keep up-to-date with changes in transportation laws and regulations.

**Qualifications**:

- **Experience**:

- Proven experience as a route planner, logistics coordinator, or similar role.
- **Skills**:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Effective communication and coordination skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- **Other Requirements**:

- Familiarity with transportation regulations and compliance standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

**Working Conditions**:

- This role is primarily office-based but may require visits to other sites.
- Occasional use of a company van or car to carry out ad-hoc duties.
- Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 18:30

**Salary**:

- £28,000 per annum.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person