Full job descriptionJob Title: Transport Clerk X2
Location: Wakefield, WF6
Hours: Rotational Shift Pattern
Rate of Pay: £14.89ph, Weekend and Night Shift Premium
Days: 06:00am – 14:00pm, Monday to Friday
Afternoons: 14:00pm – 22:00pm, Sunday - Thursday
Nights 22:00pm – 06:00pm, Sunday - Thursday
Contract: Long-term temporary assignment, with potential for permanent placement

We are currently recruiting for 2X Transport Clerk’s to join a busy transport office based in Wakefield. This is a fast-paced role supporting daily transport operations within a drinks logistics environment.

The successful candidates will be organised, reliable, and confident working in a busy operational setting. The ability to work independently and make decisions when required is essential.

Key Responsibilities:
*Booking out drivers at the start of shift and issuing driver packs, including delivery notes and run sheets generated from the ESP system
*Monitoring driver progress throughout the day, recording any delays or issues, and communicating updates to Customer Services to ensure customers are kept informed
*Logging vehicle and trailer defects and reporting these to maintenance providers, ensuring the Axcend system is accurately updated
*Completing driver debriefs on return using the ESP system and ensuring all paperwork, including PODs, is correctly processed and filed

Candidate Requirements:
*Previous experience within a Transport office is essential
*Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with drivers and internal departments
*Able to work using own initiative and manage workload effectively
*Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
*Basic IT skills; experience using ESP or similar transport management systems is advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term role within a busy transport operation, for more information please contact Cathryn Smedley on .