Transport Clerk

Hours: 4 on 4 off, 7am - 7pm (38.5 hrs). Location: Rugby. Pay: £25,445 (£12.71) per annum. Contract: Temporary ongoing.

Our client is looking for a sharp, organized, and proactive Transport Clerk to join the logistics team and help ensure the daily operations run like clockwork. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, this is the place for you.

The Role

As a Transport Clerk you will be responsible for day to day administration, ensuring drivers, vehicles, and deliveries are perfectly aligned and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Driver Brief & Debrief: Efficiently dispatch drivers with correct paperwork and accurately debrief them upon return, checking for any delivery issues or delays.
• System Management: Update and maintain the Transport Management Systems (TMS) in real time.
• Customer Service: Act as a key point of contact for drivers, sub contractors, and customers, resolving queries professionally.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all transport operations comply with legal requirements, including driver hours (WTD) and health and safety regulations.
• Paperwork & Administration: Manage delivery notes, proof of deliveries (PODs), and manifest tracking accurately.

About You

To succeed in this role, you need to be a great communicator who can stay calm under pressure.

What we are looking for

• Tech Savvy: Strong IT skills, particularly with MS Office (Excel, Outlook) and exposure to Transport Management Systems.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Attributes: A problem solver mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• We pay the same hourly rate as your permanent equivalent from day one.
• We pay 3% employer contribution towards your pension.
• We pay annual leave as you accrue it from day one.
• We will ensure you receive regular contact from a Caraires consultant. Feel free to pop in or call at any time.
• Recommend a friend and you will receive a £25 retail voucher when they work a full week.
• Employee of the month: You could win a monthly prize if you're nominated by your line manager.
• We will deliver seasonal gifts as a token of recognition for your hard work.