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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.
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£30,335
Average salary
New workers start around £21,169.16. Normal pay is £30,335 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £43,939.60.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> 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
The number of unique job postings in your area that have listed this skill in the last year.
Skills
Job postings
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
57
Active Listening
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Active Learning
49
Mathematics
46
Science
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