SOC 2020 · 4134
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The general threshold, £41,700, is the higher of the two.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £24,022 |
| 25th | £27,996 |
| 50th | £33,508 |
| 75th | £39,496 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £24,022 | £27,996 | £33,508 | £39,496 | — |
| East 2025 | — | — | £34,975 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £30,424 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £34,487 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £24,367 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
Transport and distribution clerks and assistants perform various clerical functions relating to the transport and distribution of goods and freight.
Typical tasks
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.