Transport Clerk

Transport Clerk (Nights) Bridgwater, TA6 4RN

HG Recruitment are recruiting a Transport Clerk in partnership with our MEDICAL SUPPLIES CLIENT based in Bridgwater. The role is key to ensuring smooth transport movements, accurate administration, and effective communication between drivers, planners, and customers during the night shift.

RATE OF PAY:£14.57 per hour
HOURS OF WORK:22:00-06:00 Sunday-Thursday

Estimated weekly paybased on40hours £582.81 (before deductions)

DUTIES:

• Processing and updating transport paperwork, delivery notes
• Monitoring vehicle movements and supporting night-time transport operations
• Communicating with drivers regarding routes, delays, and instructions
• Updating transport management systems (TMS) accurately and in real time
• Handling customer and internal queries professionally
• Reporting issues such as delays, shortages, or vehicle problems to the Transport Manager
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, driver hours, and transport legislation
• General administrative duties to support the transport and planning teams

Benefits

• Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift
• Competitive hourly rate / salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for progression within transport and logistics

Requirements:

• Previousexperience in a transport, logistics, or administrative role (essential)
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently during night shifts
• Good communicationskills and a calm approach under pressure
• Flexible, reliable, and punctual
• Understanding of transport operations and driver hours regulations (essential)

HG Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Registration and work are subject to eligibility checks, including proof of the Right to Work in the UK.