Transport Clerk - Days

Immediate Start Brief/Debrief Transport Clerks Temporary until Xmas with a chance of a permenent role £13.25 - £15.48 Per Hour 2 x 4 on 4 off Day shift 6 am - 6 pm OR 7am - 7pm 1 Sunday - Thursday 7 am - 5 pm OR 8 am - 6 pm Rugby - Transport required due to location Our very busy distribution client in Rugby is seeking an experienced inidivudal within transport. It is initially until Christmas but with a chance of a permanent position.

Main Duties

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, with previous transport experience, who can hit the ground running! 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. Interested? If you have sent us a copy of your CV and not had a reply within 5 working days we would kindly ask you to assume your application on this occasion has been unsuccessful. To view our Privacy policy please see our website Working through Caraires... (1) We pay the same hourly rate as your permanent equivalent from day one. (2) We pay 3% employer contribution towards your pension. (3) We pay annual leave as you accrue it from day one. (4) We will ensure you receive regular contact from a Caraires consultant. Feel free to pop in or call at any time. (5) Recommend a friend and you will receive a £25 retail voucher when they work a full week. (6) Employee of the month: You could win a monthly prize if you’re nominated by your line manager. (7) We will deliver seasonal gifts as a token of recognition for your hard work. The Caraires Consultancy operates with integrity by treating our clients, applicants and suppliers in a fair and honest manner - as we want to be treated