Job Title: Planning and Logistics Coordinator
Location: Rushden
The Planning and Logistics Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient flow of assets, services, and resources across the company. You will manage and optimise logistics planning, coordinate transportation, and ensure timely deliveries to meet customer and internal requirements. This position is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office is a requirement, as are good written and verbal communication skills. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate an ability to contribute to and work flexibly as part of a small team.
Candidates ideally have a minimum of two years relevant experience of a Hire Desk or Transport Logistics (or similar) and resource scheduling, while experience within the plant hire industry would be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Effective resource scheduling
• Organisation of all movements including but not limited to scheduling, third party transport, suppliers and of the service team
• Point of Contact for our Customers, ensuring all communication are dealt with in an efficient, friendly and professional manner
• Cost control management
• Responsible for Availability and Allocation of all Plant
• Processing of Hire Contracts and associated paperwork to include On and Off hires
• Issuing of Certificates and always ensuring compliance and an adherence to legislation
• Upkeep of Training Records
• Abide by Systems and Procedure and contribute to continuous improvements
Full time in person role – Monday to Friday
What we are looking for:
• Experience in Logistics and/or Hire Desk: 2 years (preferred)
• Ability to Commute to Rushden : Own transport essential
• Customer Service Focused
About us:
Mantis Cranes is a family run company, operating in both the UK and Ireland for over 25 years. We provide a diverse range of lifting solutions to our clients, from Tower Cranes, Self Erecting Cranes, Luffing Cranes, to Crane accessories, supplying Nationwide. We are known in the industry for our service, by listening and understanding our client needs to find a solution in a positive, helpful and friendly environment. Investment is something we pride ourselves in, providing our clients with modern and reliable products. Our employees are what makes our company so successful, where each staff member has an important role to play in the overall success. Being family run allows our team to have a voice and make that difference.