Transport Clerk - PM shift (Maternity cover)

About the role

We’re looking for a Transport Clerk to join the team at Haydock RDC. On a 12 month secondment to cover maternity leave. This is a key support role within the transport operation, helping keep things organised, compliant and running smoothly day to day. The shift pattern Sunday – Thursday 14:00 – 22:00. 

What is in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

You will be responsible for

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide day-to-day admin support to the transport team and help keep the operation running smoothly.
• Support with driver dispatch and debrief, making sure paperwork and key information are issued and collected correctly.
• Check daily route and delivery paperwork and flag any errors or missing information.
• Record and report key transport information such as vehicle use, drivers’ hours and other department KPIs.
• Liaise with drivers, branches, customers, breakdown providers and VMU to help resolve day-to-day issues.
• Support holiday cover across the wider transport admin team when needed.
• Follow all legal, health and safety and colleague requirements linked to the role.

You will need

What we’re looking for:

• Good admin or clerical experience, ideally in a fast-paced operational setting.

• A working knowledge of drivers’ hours, tachographs and Working Time Regulations would be helpful.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft 365 and Excel.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to keep accurate records.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal with a range of people.
• A practical, positive approach and a good eye for detail.

Personal qualities:

• Reliable and flexible
• Well organised and able to prioritise workload
• Comfortable working accurately under pressure
• Positive and approachable
• Confident using initiative to solve day-to-day issues
• Strong attention to detail

About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some p