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Consignment Booking Assistant

Books consignments at a courier or transport office, checking goods, calculating charges and preparing the documents needed for dispatch.

Booking counters and branch offices of courier, cargo and transport companies.

Typical tasks

  • Receive goods and check packing and contents details
  • Weigh consignments and calculate charges
  • Prepare consignment notes and other documents
  • Enter booking details in the system and issue receipts
  • Answer customer queries about tracking and delivery
  • Hand over booked consignments to the operations team

Key skills

  • Computer and booking software use
  • Knowledge of shipping documents
  • Calculating weight-based charges
  • Customer service at the counter
  • Cash and digital payment handling
  • Accuracy and record keeping

Growing in this career

Booking assistants can move to branch operations, customer service or branch in-charge roles.

Role information is general career guidance. Programme availability, eligibility and batch dates are shared by our counsellors on enquiry.