Transport CLerk

Job Title: Transport Clerk
Location: Wakefield, WF6
Hours: Full time, Sunday to Thursday, 14:00pm – 22:00pm, 37 hours per week
Contract: Long-term temporary assignment with potential for permanent placement

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Clerk to join a busy transport office based in Wakefield. This is a fast-paced role supporting daily transport operations within a drinks logistics environment.

The successful candidate will be organised, reliable, and confident working in a busy operational setting. The ability to work independently and make decisions when required is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Booking out drivers at the start of shift and issuing driver packs, including delivery notes and run sheets generated from the ESP system
• Monitoring driver progress throughout the day, recording any delays or issues, and communicating updates to Customer Services to ensure customers are kept informed
• Logging vehicle and trailer defects and reporting these to maintenance providers, ensuring the Axcend system is accurately updated
• Completing driver debriefs on return using the ESP system and ensuring all paperwork, including PODs, is correctly processed and filed

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience within transport, logistics, or a similar fast-paced operational environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with drivers and internal departments
• Able to work using own initiative and manage workload effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Basic IT skills; experience using ESP or similar transport management systems is advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term role within a busy transport operation, for more information please contact Cathryn Smedley on 0113 246 9339.