Premier Waste Recycling (PWR) has an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our terrific team as Transport Co-ordinator at our site based in Leeds. We are an established and successful waste collection & recycling business, recognised as the leading independent waste management company in the North East and Yorkshire region.
We now have an excellent opportunity for a high calibre person to join the business. You will have gained a minimum of 12 months experience in a transport or similar environment and will be looking to take your next career step by learning and developing into a skilled and competent Transport Co-ordinator under the guidance of our Transport Manager.
Job Type
1. Full-time/permanent
2. 5 days per week
3. Full induction and ongoing training provided
Main responsibilities for the Transport Co-ordinator will include but are not limited to:
4. Daily coordination of the transport operation, to include drivers, vehicles & operatives.
5. Ensure legal compliance with current transport legislation.
6. Minimize disposal costs by use of the least cost group/best option
7. Efficiently control accurate processing of paperwork and electronic data relating to the transport operation, using the systems provided.
8. Conducting tool box talks and communicating risk assessments & transport procedures to drivers and operatives.
9. Maintain safe methods of working and safe working environments, ensuring all employees, contractors and visitors obey all safe systems of work and behave in a safe and responsible manner.
10. Minimizing on-route vehicle costings through effective route management, using the support systems provided.
11. Managing vehicle defects in accordance with legal requirements
12. Reporting any operations issues i.e. driver incidents, requests, agency no-shows etc. to Operations Management
13. Assist with any other duties required which ensures the smooth day to day running of the operation.
Ideal personal qualities:
14. Flexible, committed and able to use your own initiative
15. Able to remain calm and focused in a fast moving, ever changing environment.
16. Excellent communication and organisational skills
17. Ability to build strong working relationships and work in a team