4134 Transport and distribution clerks and assistants

In short

• ONS unit group 4134, in minor group 413 (Administrative occupations: records) and major group 4 (Administrative and secretarial occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £25,900 (£13.28 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Transport and distribution clerks and assistants perform various clerical functions relating to the transport and distribution of goods and freight.

Typical entry routes

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.

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

Related job titles

• Cargo agent
• Export clerk
• Freight administrator
• Logistics coordinator
• Shipping clerk
• Transport clerk

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

4134 Transport and distribution clerks and assistants

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Transport and distribution clerks and assistants

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

4134 Transport and distribution clerks and assistants

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

4134

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Transport and distribution clerks and assistants

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£25,900 (£13.28 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Other unit groups in minor group 413

• 4131 Records clerks and assistants
• 4132 Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants
• 4133 Stock control clerks and assistants
• 4135 Library clerks and assistants
• 4136 Human resources administrative occupations

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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