Transport and Distribution Clerks and Assistants
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants perform various clerical functions relating to the transport and distribution of goods and freight.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£27005
New workers start around £17938. Normal pay is £27005 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £39274.
Jobs
2319
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Maintains records regarding the movement and location of freight, containers and staff.
- Obtains customs clearance and processes import and export documentation necessary for the movement of goods between countries.
- Monitors tachograph readings and maintains records of hours worked and distance travelled by drivers.
- Formulates delivery loads, vehicle schedules and routes to be followed by delivery staff.
- Processes customer orders and forwards requisition documentation to storage and distribution personnel.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Critical Thinking
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Monitoring
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Speaking
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Learning Strategies
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Reading Comprehension
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Writing
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Active Listening
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Active Learning
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Mathematics
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Science
