Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment have partnered with a specialist metal stockholder to assist in their search for a Senior Transport Co-Ordinator on a permanent basis.
As a Transport Administrator/Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for all transport operations, including documenting goods in/out, all admin and co-ordination of transport operations and all scheduling.
Key duties/responsibilities:
* Ensure timely despatch of outbound vehicles and track their journeys
* Support the scheduling of transport & delivery routes, identifying and monitoring trends to improve delivery and reduce issues
* Ensure the operation remains legally compliant through monitoring weight limits, driver hours and tachographs
* Respond swiftly to breakdowns and vehicle defect reports, facilitating a smooth & prompt delivery of materials
* Liaising with Operations & Admin departments
* Ability to troubleshoot, identify where improvements can be made and offer up suggestions
Skills required:
* Enthusiastic, focussed and ambitious with the ability to troubleshoot and make improvements to processes where possible
* Experience using an in-house transport management system
* Experience in a Transport or Logistics related administrative role
* General understanding of transport legislation and logistical operations
* Experience in working in a customer focused, time sensitive environment with daily fluctuating workloads
* Ability to react quickly to information, solving changes to delivery routes
* Proficient in computer skills experience using a transport management CRM system advantageous
* Full UK driving licence
* Flexibility to cover 6am-230pm shift when required for holidays / sickness cover is essential
What’s in it for you:
* Competitive salary between GBP25,000 and GBP27,000 depending on experience
* Friendly hours, 9am-5pm Monday Thursday, 9am-2pm Friday
* 33 days holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays) raising to 36 days holiday after 5 full years service (28 days + 8 bank holidays)
* Corporate uniform provided
* Access to training programmes and sponsored qualifications
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