In the Booker Distribution centres, the purpose of the warehouse is to receive and store goods, and this predominantly consists of food, beverage and household items. The orders are picked by our warehouse operatives who work to safety standards. These are transitioned to our Transport department who will distribute to our customers. This is a fast moving consumer goods environment.
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Hatfield Distribution Centre in our Transport Department as a Transport Clerk to work in our busy logistics office to carry out general administration including store delivery administration, driver debriefs, legal compliance and communications with stores regarding deliveries. They will report to the Transport Section Manager and contribute to the Department’s success by ensuring KPI’s are continually met.
This is a permanent role working any 5 days over 7, full time, 22.00 hrs to 06.00 hrs.
Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.
Please only apply if you are within a commutable distance to Hatfield, Hertfordshire. We do not accept applications from overseas and nor do we sponsor overseas applicants.
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 Deliveries are issued and returned.
Liaising with drivers throughout the shift to ensure progress on deliveries.
Communicating with the Warehouse and other departments to ensure any dispatch 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.
Good organisational skills, including prioritising work-load.
Good computer working and knowledge skills working with Microsoft Office programmes.
Complete understanding of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations.
Ability to work under pressure.
Good numeracy and keyboard skills.
Strong administration skills are required with good communication skills, this role relies heavily on being able to communicate with several different people groups.
Be fluent in good spoken and written English language.
Keen eye for detail.
Good time and attendance.
Be able to work as part of a team.
Some training will be provided to help you to integrate into the department.
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, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.
We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and 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
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*
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
