Ref: BBBH47952
Transport Clerk
Transport Clerk
Location: Epping
Hours: 10:00 - 19:00
Salary: £29,800 Bonus
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Transport Clerk to join a busy transport operation in Epping. This is a customer-focused role, acting as a key link between customers, the warehouse and transport teams.
You will be responsible for coordinating orders, supporting drivers, maintaining accurate records and resolving customer and supplier queries, ensuring a high level of service is maintained throughout the operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process customer orders accurately and ensure delivery requirements are communicated effectively to depot staff.
- Act as a key point of contact for customers and suppliers, handling enquiries and complaints through to resolution.
- Support drivers with start-of-day and end-of-day processes, including dispatch and debrief.
- Complete accurate data entry across internal systems and reports.
- Book in orders and maintain pallet and job reports.
- Collate accurate information to support customer invoicing.
- Monitor and maintain data accuracy, security and integrity.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across transport and customer service processes.
- Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, drivers and internal teams.
- Escalate issues appropriately where required.
- Maintain a safe working environment in line with company health and safety procedures.
About You
The successful candidate will have strong communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to deal professionally with customers, suppliers and drivers.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience within a transport, logistics or distribution environment.
- Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Good numerical and analytical ability.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- The ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with complaints or disputes.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- A professional and approachable manner.
- Pallet network experience would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established transport operation in a varied role where you will have the opportunity to develop your experience across transport administration, customer service and logistics operations.
Location: Epping
Hours: 10:00 - 19:00
Salary: £29,800 Bonus
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Business Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com
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