A specialist air charter service for equine, livestock and other specialist air freight is seeking an Equine Transport Specialist to manage and execute complex logistical projects while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare. The Equine Transport Specialist will have experience managing complex operational situations, managing stakeholders from the UK and abroad, and experienced at handling horses and animals. In addition, you will have a minimum class B driving licence, drive a 7.5T, and be happy to work from home including travelling abroad.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage all ground operations across all products in UK & EU (and other global locations if required).
2. Develop and deliver the company’s global operational performance and execution of complex logistical projects while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare at a ground level.
3. Offer operational assistance at airports and other locations that the company has cargo moving between.
4. Build, clean and collapse the specialised animal stalls that the company uses.
5. Offer expertise in loading, unloading and care of horses during charter and scheduled flights.
6. Assist with maintenance of all cargo.
7. Assist with stall inventory and transport from Warehouse.
8. Assist with all general animal stalls logistics, collection and deliveries.
9. Work within the team to offer all operational assistance both UK and abroad.
10. Be a good brand ambassador.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
Essential:
1. Ability to manage complex operational situations ‘in the field’ and manage various stakeholders of different nationalities and cultures.
2. Experienced at handling horses & livestock, and not scared to be in close contact.
3. Good understanding of maintenance and basic engineering required for repairs.
4. Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving working closely with colleagues as required and offering solutions as appropriate.
5. Ability to think creatively and find solutions when faced with problems. A ‘can do’ attitude is a must.
6. Up to date / clean criminal history check.
7. Acceptance that travel is a key part of the job, with long hours working abroad and away from home.
8. Minimum class B driving license and able to drive vehicle up to 7.5T minimum.
Desirables:
1. The ability to work in a second language.
2. Valid EU drivers’ cards and driver CPC.
3. Ability to operate forklift with appropriate license.
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 DOE
Benefits: Pension scheme, Employee care program, private medical (upon one year of service).
Job Info
Job Title: Equine Transport Specialist
Company: CV-Library
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Posted: Jan 3rd 2025
Closes: Feb 3rd 2025
Sector: Distribution
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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