Job Description

Transport Coordinator

Salary £22,500 to £25,000 Depending on Experience

Will you rise to the challenge, this position is great for an organised individual, that loves to work under pressure as part of a tight and focused team.

Who you will be working for:

An International Transport business that are specialists in Heavy Transport and Logistics based at the UK Office near Hull city centre.

What you will be responsible for:

Reporting directly to the managing director, taking direction from the Senior Operations and Project Manager, your role will be to form part of the Operations team.

The Operations team provides an essential point of contact to our customer base, managing all aspects of a job from order confirmation through transport planning to invoicing and ensuring that all clients are kept fully up to date from the initial time when they place their order right through to paperwork to confirm delivery.

The role requires you to carry out all tasks relating to the planning and operational side of business, including taking responsibility for the day to day activities of the operations department.

Key responsibilities below;

" Order processing
" Transport planning
" Liaising with clients & suppliers
" Raising and sending proof of delivery documents and invoice's
" Daily update of planning board
" Weekly update of order spread sheets
" Updating supplier database
" Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for wide load movements in the UK and Ireland.
" Submitting the necessary permit authorisation request to the Authorities & Police.
" Liaising with Authorities & Police on the proposed route.
" Updating Operational Reports up to date.
" Speaking to suppliers to obtain documentation.
" Storage & technical activities including but not limited to:
" Booking of cargo and subcontractors on and off site
" Highlighting site PPE and safety requirements
" Traffic flow management
" Load and unload and movement of mobile machinery
" Machinery washing and technical activities

What our client is looking for in you:

" Previous experience of transport and logistics industry desirable
" Positive attitude to work and learning
" Ambition and Attention to detail
" Ability to follow set procedures
" Ability to take direction as well as manage own time dependant on workload
" Excel, Word & Outlook
" Experience working Google Maps
" Good telephone manner along Customer service skills
" Presentable appearance and common-sense approach to business and sales
" GCSE English and Maths grade C or above
" Desirable Skills: Languages

What's in it for you:

Along with a great salary of £22,500 to £25,000 depending on experience, you will be working in a positive work environment with a great team that will push you to join in with their success. Being part of a growing business, you will be a valued member of the team.

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