About the Company:
Part of Hill and Smith Holdings Plc, based in Middlesbrough, Lionweld Kennedy are the recognised UK’s leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions in Steel or GRP. We have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.
Why work for us:
We are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide, we are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.
The Person:
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
* Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
* Well organised and punctual.
* Excellent people/communication skills.
* A 'can-do' attitude and a keenness for professional self-development.
* A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.
Position Description:
* Work closely with Co-ordination Team and Despatch Team to ensure transport is arranged and all available orders are despatched on time.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a similar role.
Responsibilities to include:
* Facilitates the shipping of products from one destination to another.
* Arranges transportation with sub-contract Logistic Companies.
* Orchestrates deliveries to meet customer demand in line with co-ordination team’s instruction with little to no delay.
* Receives Bundled Spec Sheets, Picking Dockets and Products in order to pull Despatch Dockets to co-ordinate deliveries.
* Prepares paperwork for shipments.
* Manage activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle to ensure established deadlines are met.
* Pull together export specifications checking vital information i.e. dimensions, weights, bundling etc.
* Assist Despatch Team with specified loading of product.
* Record shipment details daily ensuring traceability of loads is known.
* Liaise with Co-ordination Team providing feedback on any issues found.
* Ensure all deliveries/pick-ups are done efficiently and specific customer requests or concerns are communicated.
* Provide updates on delivery enquiries and changes.
* Act as liaison between Internal Staff and transport company.
* Other transportation activities as required by the needs of the company and customer base.
* Take and document visuals as packed/loaded by job reference.
Position: Full Time with an immediate start.
Hours of work: Mon- Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am – 2.00pm.
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.
Holidays: Full time - 25 days per year (Holiday year Jan – Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.
Life Insurance: 3 times basic salary whilst in employment.
Pension Scheme: Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April – Age related up to max 6.5%.
Hill and Smith Share options scheme: When available and if applicable.
Employee Assistance Programme: Free to employees (Lifeworks).
Employee Engagement Platform offering discounts: (Rewards Gateway).
Free on-site parking.
Close Proximity to Town Centre, Bus & Train Stations.
We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.
Please note, due to the high number of applications we receive, we may only be able to reach out to those moving forward in the process.
Job Type: Full-time.
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* Free parking.
Work Location: In person.
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