Transport and distribution clerks and assistants Pay Data UK — 2024

Transport and distribution clerks and assistants roles in the UK earn a median of £29,557 per year, equivalent to £14.98 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 3.2% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £23,063 to £37,607 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Transport and distribution clerks and assistants roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About 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.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• processes customer orders and forwards requisition documentation to storage and distribution personnel
• formulates delivery loads, vehicle schedules and routes to be followed by delivery staff
• monitors tachograph readings and maintains records of hours worked and distance travelled by drivers
• obtains customs clearance and processes import and export documentation necessary for the movement of goods between countries
• maintains records regarding the movement and location of freight, containers and staff

Entry Routes and Qualifications

There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in relevant areas are available at levels 1, 2 and 3.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.