If you have excellent telephone and computer skills, then we have a great position working for our leading Distribution company based in Dartford.
Staffline is recruiting for a Transport Clerical to work in Dartford.
The pay is £15.08 per hour and you will typically work a 4 on 4 off rotating pattern from 06:00 to 18:00hrs and then 18:00hrs to 06:00hrs.
Some flexibility will be required to meet the demands of the client.
This is a temporary / ongoing role with an immediate start. Training will be given once started.

Your Time at Work
As a Transport Clerical, you will work in the site office with the transport team and undertake the following duties:
Filing of Transport related documentation

· General Transport Administrative tasks Filing of all transport related documentation.

· Complete daily, weekly reports/communications as and when required

· Complete small projects identify / communicate results

· Briefing drivers at the start of every shift, communicating planned requirements providing information on performance, company news and procedures

· Fully utilise Microlise/ESS and embrace any future system as directed by the customer

· Supporting the fleet recovery / maintenance plan

· Ensure effective and timely reporting of all vehicle defects including accidents/incidents and liaison with External 3rd party breakdown / recovery agents.

· Ensure that the Vehicle Defect / VOR Board / Spreadsheet and log are update correctly. Making sure that all VOR (Unit / Trailer) are parked in the appropriate VOR area directed.

· Provide effective and timely reports of all VOR / breakdowns to the appropriate manager.

· Ensure effective communication with stores/suppliers and deal appropriately with any complaints/issues.

· Monitor all vehicle / trip progress and replan deliveries and collections as required. Provide effective and timely communication with warehouse team.

· Ensure that the Day 1 report/daily ops report is completed and available for Shift handover.

· Ensure all reports are completed and emailed prior to the end of shift and when requested

· Undertake such additional duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operational function.

· Ensuring the department complies with the Road Traffic Act

· Ensuring drivers comply with Health and Safety regulations

· Complete safety conversations/safety sweeps as directed

· Update AVA with safety conversations/hazards/near miss/accident information

· Escalate all incidents / accidents accordingly

· Step in when required for the team manager

· Undertake additional duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function and department

Our Perfect Worker
Our ideal Transport Clerical will have:

· Previous experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

· Previous Transport experience would be preferred but not essential

· An understanding of Drivers Working Time Directive and EU Regulations is desirable but not essential

· Strong administration skills including attention to detail, timeliness and accuracy

· Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

· Must have a flexible approach to working hours

· Self motivated with a 'can do' approach

· Good team player who can work on their own initiative

Key Information and Benefits
- Earn from £15.08 per hour
- Shifts are from 06:00 to 18:00 & 18:00 to 06:00 Rotating weekly, 4 on 4 off.
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Free car parking on site
- Full training provided
- Modern working environment

About Staffline
Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you.
We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you.
Each of our locations has dedicated 24-hour OnSite support, so you can always speak to a Staffline representative. Staffline is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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