Despatch Clerk- Nights
| Posting date: | 14 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.40 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2026 |
| Location: | Lutterworth, Midlands, LE17 4XH |
| Company: | Rapier Employment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 59928118 |
Summary
We are recruiting for an organised and proactive Transport Dispatch Clerk to support the day-to-day coordination of drivers and vehicle movements. This role is key to ensuring deliveries are planned efficiently, drivers are briefed correctly, and all transport operations run smoothly and on schedule.
Working Hours-
Shift Pattern- 4 on 4 off
Start Time- 6pm-6am
Pay Rate- £13.40 per hour
Maternity Cover. Job starting 1st June.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and allocate daily routes to drivers
- Brief drivers on delivery schedules, routes, and instructions
- Act as the main point of contact for drivers throughout their shifts
- Monitor vehicle and driver activity, ensuring timely departures and deliveries
- Track deliveries and respond to delays or issues in real time
- Communicate with customers, warehouses, and transport providers
- Complete and manage transport documentation (delivery notes, manifests, PODs)
- Ensure compliance with transport regulations, driver hours, and tachograph rules
- Record and report any incidents, delays, or discrepancies
- Update internal systems with driver and delivery information
- Support route optimisation to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Skills and Experience Required
- Previous experience in a transport, logistics, or dispatch role desirable
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Good communication skills, especially when dealing with drivers
- Confident using IT systems (transport systems, Microsoft Office, etc.)
- Good attention to detail
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of UK driver hours and tachograph regulations
- Experience working with fleet or transport management systems
- Understanding of route planning and geographic knowledge
- Experience within a pallet network or distribution environment
How To Apply:
If you are interested in the above role and meet ALL of the above requirements, please apply with your up-to-date CV. If you require further information about the above role, contact Courtney at Rapier's Birmingham branch on OI2I2278OOI Opt 3
Rapier Employment has been established in the UK for over 35 years, specialising in supplying temporary and permanent workers into the Commercial, Production and Logistics sector.
For more vacancies, visit www.rapieremployment.co.uk
Working Hours-
Shift Pattern- 4 on 4 off
Start Time- 6pm-6am
Pay Rate- £13.40 per hour
Maternity Cover. Job starting 1st June.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and allocate daily routes to drivers
- Brief drivers on delivery schedules, routes, and instructions
- Act as the main point of contact for drivers throughout their shifts
- Monitor vehicle and driver activity, ensuring timely departures and deliveries
- Track deliveries and respond to delays or issues in real time
- Communicate with customers, warehouses, and transport providers
- Complete and manage transport documentation (delivery notes, manifests, PODs)
- Ensure compliance with transport regulations, driver hours, and tachograph rules
- Record and report any incidents, delays, or discrepancies
- Update internal systems with driver and delivery information
- Support route optimisation to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Skills and Experience Required
- Previous experience in a transport, logistics, or dispatch role desirable
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Good communication skills, especially when dealing with drivers
- Confident using IT systems (transport systems, Microsoft Office, etc.)
- Good attention to detail
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of UK driver hours and tachograph regulations
- Experience working with fleet or transport management systems
- Understanding of route planning and geographic knowledge
- Experience within a pallet network or distribution environment
How To Apply:
If you are interested in the above role and meet ALL of the above requirements, please apply with your up-to-date CV. If you require further information about the above role, contact Courtney at Rapier's Birmingham branch on OI2I2278OOI Opt 3
Rapier Employment has been established in the UK for over 35 years, specialising in supplying temporary and permanent workers into the Commercial, Production and Logistics sector.
For more vacancies, visit www.rapieremployment.co.uk