Transport Clerk
Are you looking to kickstart your career in the logistics industry Davies Turner has an exciting opportunity for a Transport Clerk to join our growing team in Hams Hall, Coleshill.
Location: Coleshill, B46 1DASalary: £26,000 per annum plus benefits
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
About Us:
Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans.The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 18 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £250 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues. We are a Top Track 250 Company as awarded by the Sunday Times.
Transport Clerk – The Role:
As a Transport Clerk at Davies Turner, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our transport services. Based at our Coleshill office, you’ll be involved in processing UK domestic drivers' paperwork, managing proof of deliveries, and coordinating instructions between warehouse staff, drivers, and operational teams.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the success of one of the UK's leading freight forwarders.
This position is based at Coleshill B46 1DA which is easily commutable from Tamworth, Solihull, Nuneaton and Birmingham. Our offices are near Coleshill Parkway railway station which offers a direct link to Birmingham New Street and Nuneaton.
Transport Clerk – Key Responsibilities:
- Processing UK domestic drivers paperwork
- Dealing with release and proof of deliveries
- Liaising instructions between warehouse staff, drivers and operational staff
- Vehicle and load related data entry
- Processing consignment through the pallet Network
- Learning to plan Domestic Drivers routes
Transport Clerk – You:
- Good at problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Good communicator
- Good telephone manner
In addition, you’ll also need the right to work in the UK – we are not able to sponsor work permits.
Transport Clerk – Benefits*:
- Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
- Life cover
- Profit related pay
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme
- Private healthcare
- Car parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period
To submit your CV for this exciting Transport Clerk opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.