Administrator / Transport Co-Ordinator
Working hours are as follows: 9.30am until 3.00pm Mon - Fri, (27.5 hours per week) can be reasonably flexible with the hours but the role will need to be 5 days per week. Ideal for someone having to do the school run.
Location: Buckingham (must live within a 30 minute commute)
Job Summary
Arranging, scheduling & monitoring material deliveries from Europe to UK sites. Hiring & Monitoring Plant items as required by Contracts Department to UK sites. Monitoring Trade, H&S Certification, and booking renewal courses.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage and co-ordinate arranging material transport with the Contracts team.
2. Best buy from various transportation companies for the transportation of materials into UK Sites.
3. Plan and co-ordinate transport operations liaising with the Contracts team, material suppliers, and transportation companies.
4. Manage the importation process with suppliers and transportation companies.
5. Regular discussions with Project Director/Manager regarding any potential site issues arising.
6. Monitor transport costs and delivery times.
7. Update and report on delivery and dispatch requirements.
8. Ensure IT systems in place are maintained and kept updated.
9. Track shipments and deliveries.
10. Resolve problems concerning transportation, supplier collections, and refer to the manager if and when required.
11. Ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for material transit and delivery.
12. Effective communication, including writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication.
13. Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
14. Excellent customer service and client relations skills.
15. Best buy from various plant hire companies for plant items to support the contracts team.
16. Arrange deliveries/collections of plant items as directed by the contracts team.
17. Off-hire plant with suppliers, monitor, and report on live hires weekly to the contracts team.
18. Liaise with customers regarding delivery/collection of plant to sites.
Work Split (percentage)
Transport - 50%
Plant Hire - 50%
In the first instance, please email your CV. #J-18808-Ljbffr