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Transport Clerk

Region: Leicestershire

Rates: £25,676 per year

Location: Leicester

Type: Contract

Full Description

Transport Clerks Wanted In LEICESTER!

Logistics People are looking for Transport Clerk based at our Eddie Stobart Leicester depot.

Our customer is one of the biggest names within the HGV industry, with the latest vehicles on the market, which means you get the best HGV experience and a top range vehicle to work with.

Location: Leicester, LE4 1BS

Working Hours:

Continental Shift Pattern

Salary:

£25,676 Per Annum

You will be working alongside the Senior Transport Clerk and transport team responsible for providing on-site operational and administrative support. Responsibilities start with checking-in and checking-out registration of drivers, despatching drivers and completing key documentation.

Main Responsibilities & Objectives:

Efficient processing of end of shift detail including driver and vehicle updates and document receipt
Adherence to all Company and Legislative compliance standards
Accurate and timely allocation of drivers, vehicles and documents

Compliance:

Ensure that systems housekeeping is continually maintained
Monitor and report compliance issues to the Shift Manager
Liaise with on-site team members to ensure that reporting detail is accurate and appropriate
Assist with the administration and validation of drivers’ hours in GTS including relevant WTD information, shift start and finish times
Brief & de-brief own and Agency drivers to the required protocols

Despatch:

Print dockets and manifests in preparation for despatch
Using GTS, proactively monitor driver start times and escalate any absence or late arrivals to Shift Manager
Monitor the Depot Vehicle Keyboard to ensure adequate vehicle capacity to meet demand, escalating any concerns if necessary
Efficiently and accurately despatch drivers with all required documents and instructions, ensuring correct allocation of units and trailers
Ensure timely and accurate input of vehicle and driver detail in GTS Loading and Despatch Module
Liaise with Driver Control and Customer Service to ensure customer is aware of any potential delays or real-time issues
Update Planning with any issues affecting the execution of the Plan
Assist with Debrief, Driver Control, Customer Service and GTS housekeeping as directed by on shift management
Support Customer Service as point of contact for queries prior to collection/after delivery and re-direct to appropriate person
Assist in investigation of late / failed deliveries to provide root cause information to Contract Manager
Update required reports / spreadsheets daily
Check accuracy of driver paperwork

Debrief:

Co-ordinate all debrief elements ensuring driver vehicle checks, returns information, WTD, pallets, signatures and PODs are correctly processed
Debrief Agency drivers at end of shift, capturing relevant information relating to their trailer details as well as shift duty times (Start / Finish / WTD)
Fully debrief drivers returning from their run at the end of their shift and investigate any productivity issues.
Assist with Despatch, Driver Control, Customer Service and GTS housekeeping as directed by on shift management
Support Customer Service as point of contact for queries prior to collection/after delivery and re-direct to appropriate person.

Assist in investigation of late / failed deliveries to provide root cause information to Contract Manager.
Update required reports / spreadsheets daily
Check accuracy of driver paperwork

Skills & Knowledge