Transport Clerk

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Didcot Distribution Centre in our Transport Department as a Transport Operations Clerk. Our Regional Distribution centres supply our partners and customer sites with all their products including Fresh, Frozen and Ambient stock.

The successful applicants will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Tuesday - Saturday on a rotating shift pattern- 6am-2pm,2pm-10pm, with a Sunday and Monday rest day.

Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.
You will be responsible for

Being the first point of contact for all Booker drivers and agency drivers, ensuring all are fully briefed/debriefed and correct paperwork and Proof of Delivery's are issued and returned.

Liaising with drivers / customer services throughout the shift to ensure progress on deliveries. Allocation of duties

Communicating with the Warehouse and other departments to ensure any loading / unloading issues are dealt with and managed as required

Manning the brief / debrief desk and ensuring good delivery of customer service to both Booker and agency drivers.
You will need

Experience in a Transport Department would be advantageous

Administration skils / experience

Good Basic computer skills

Attention to detail would be beneficial

Willingness to work as a team player

Knowledge using "Locator" system

An understanding of drivers hours and driving legislation would be helpful

Strong communication skills- this role relies heavily on being able to communicate with several different people groups

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Booker and Best where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our workplace is one where differences are valued, and all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We not only celebrate and embrace diversity and build inclusion but recognise the value and opportunities this brings. Our inclusive culture makes our company stronger and is fundamental to our core purpose: serving customers, communities and the planet a little better every day. Everyone's welcome at Booker.

How we support disabled colleagues and candidates is key to our inclusive culture; we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

• Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
  
  At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:


• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.


• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.


• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.


• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.


• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.


• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.


• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates


• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.


• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.


• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.


• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay


• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.


• A great holiday package