Traffic Clerk Full Time NEW

Job description

As a family business we are one of the leading privately-owned palletised transport organisations in the UK. Established in 1979 we operate across 11 sites in England and Scotland with over 480 employees and 220 vehicles. They offer a wide range of delivery solutions to many satisfied customers while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professional conduct.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Traffic Clerk to join our team at our Falkirk site.

Monday – Friday 10.00-20.00 Basic Rate £12.82 ph Overtime Rate £14.82 ph

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring all administrative tasks are completed on a daily basis and any additional administrative tasks assigned by the DOM or DGM as required. A flexible approach and the ability to communicate effectively with customers, delivery points and personnel across the business are required. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to –

• Checking ePOD & paper POD capture from previous day. Sorting any short falls.
• Checking scanning performance – Inbound & Outbound Trunking, Scan to delivery vehicle.
• Ensure traffic pads are monitored continually for deliveries.
• Monitoring deliveries on Mandata & Alliance to ensure POD’s are being captured in real time – Reporting any issues with PDA’s to Ops Manager & IT.
• Scanning POD’s on arrival back at the depot to ensure 100% capture each day.
• Communication with De-briefer to ensure all failures have been reported and outstanding pad has been cleared.
• Non-conformance of jobs on the Manpack3 System
• Un-invoiced Report – ensuring Nil each week
• Completion of Drivers run sheets.
• Assist with the processing of paperwork for outbound trunks
• Assisting with dedicated partner account activity
• Any adhoc jobs assigned by DOM / DGM

This is a varied role requiring a flexible and positive approach, previous experience in a similar environment or customer service skills would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given to the right applicant.

Who are we looking for?

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Experience dealing with Customs would be advantageous
• Enjoy being part of team and helping each other
• Wanting a career in Transport, learn and develop skills
• Solving problems, redirecting /escalating issues, seeing an issue and acting on it to resolve it
• Eligible to work in the UK

Job Benefits:

• Hours of work Monday to Friday
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) with online booking facilities
• Retail Discounts with Hapi*
• Employer Assistance Programme*

Marked benefits available on successful completion of probationary period.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct but we do have a authorised agency partner list for when we need a helping hand, we will be in touch if we need you.

The Freightroute Group require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. We do not offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £29,998.80 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Administrative : 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person