OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated Distribution Clerk to assist with the collection and co-ordination of the activities of our distribution services out of the Northampton Depot and have the drive and passion to grow and progress with the company.

ABOUT US

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated, diligent and hands-on individual to join one of the UK’s most exciting online retailers. Dunelm Extra, offering unparalleled choice, value for money, customer service and a range of convenient delivery options. This wholly owned subsidiary of Dunelm is renowned as one of the UK’s most exciting e-commerce success stories.
Worldstores, unparalleled choice of home & garden furniture, ACHICA, the luxury flash-sale business, and baby specialist Kiddicare make up Dunelm Extra and play a key part in the ambitious plans for Dunelm to become the number one choice in the home and garden market.

Responsibilities:

• Control Driver communications and work load
• Understand and adhere to company and site health and safety rules
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Update driver’s hours, holiday, and sickness onto the appropriate records.
• Ensure all accident forms are completed actioned and filed correctly.
• Carry out any other clerical duties such as photocopying, writing letters, filing and yard checks as and when required
• Correct planning of routes using a computer based planning system
• Work according to the Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) at all times.
• Adherence to Company health & safety / security policy and procedures
• To open up & lock up the depot as and when required
• Respond to Customer Service queries on a daily basis
• Cover for the transport team in their absence i.e. during breaks/ holidays/ sicknessSupport the distribution operation/office within capability (within reasonable management request)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• GCSEs or equivalent in Mathematics and English.

Responsibilities:

• Control Driver communications and work load
• Understand and adhere to company and site health and safety rules
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Update driver’s hours, holiday, and sickness onto the appropriate records.
• Ensure all accident forms are completed actioned and filed correctly.
• Carry out any other clerical duties such as photocopying, writing letters, filing and yard checks as and when required
• Correct planning of routes using a computer based planning system
• Work according to the Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) at all times.
• Adherence to Company health & safety / security policy and procedures
• To open up & lock up the depot as and when required
• Respond to Customer Service queries on a daily basis
• Cover for the transport team in their absence i.e. during breaks/ holidays/ sicknessSupport the distribution operation/office within capability (within reasonable management request