Transport Coordinator

Job Title: Transport Coordinator
Location:  Office based – This role will be based at our site in Preston PR5 0XD
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary:  £26,000 per annum, depending on experience
Closing Date: 15/04/2023

The Role:

Join us as our Transport Coordinator within our Transport Team. In this role you will deliver the transport operational coordination for the depot on a 4/on 4/off night shift pattern. You will ensure that all operational activities are undertaken in a safe, legal and cost-effective manner.

Rewards and Benefits:

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our colleagues to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave, employee recognition scheme, excellent pension scheme, life assurance and access to reward gateway.

Key Responsibilities:

• Despatch drivers/loads and managing the trailer parks on site.
• Brief and debrief Drivers.
• Daily face to face customer interaction and liaise with company workshops/service providers to ensure vehicle maintenance standards are met.
• Produce appropriate documentation and ensure EU drivers legislation is adhered to.
• Provide updates on collections & deliveries to the client.
• Making bookings in for deliveries to customers.
• Updating customers with delivery detail in real time.
• Customer liaison in person or by phone, fax and Email.
• Assorted general administrative tasks, filing and keeping of records.
• Dealing with queries and follow an escalation process as required.
• Adhering to and managing H&S on site
• Overseeing 3rd party transport companies.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualifications. A Level 2 in English & Maths.
• Experience. Industry knowledge of distribution, logistics and supply chain management. Experience of a complex logistics operations. Transport Planning / Operational background preferred. Knowledge of relevant legislation (drivers hours / Vehicle weights / dimensions etc. desirable). Experience of data Input and use of computer systems. Competent in standard PC suites i.e.; office , excel , outlook.
• Communication. You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written. Team player.
• Planning & Organisation. Excellent attention to detail. Good organisational skills. Good at task management and prioritisation. Able to work unsupervised, continually managing time and prioritising work to meet tight deadlines. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible attitude to working hours.
• People & Self Development. If you are looking for a future career and progression within a growing company This really is a fantastic opportunity to join the team who consistently strive to provide an excellent service and build a strong, positive reputation within the business. You will have the ability to self-motivate, self-manage and work both autonomously and as part of a team.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Equality, diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of everything EV Cargo does.  We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business.  By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group.

EV Cargo reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are not able to provide detailed feedback to applicants that were not shortlisted.

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Apply for the role here.