Transport Coordinator

Do you have previous experience within a busy Transport Office? Are you looking to join a business that can offer genuine, long term career progression?

Due to new contracts and subsequent growth, my client is currently looking to add a Transport Coordinator to their established team in Telford.

Overview

• Responsible for the scheduling and monitoring of vehicle deliveries within agreed delivery times.
• Monitoring and making sure adherence to driving rules and regulations.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, suppliers and others as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with team members and harness good working relations.
• Assist with the scheduling of Vehicles for service & maintenance checks.
• Initiate appropriate corrective action when substandard performance or issues arise.
• Undertake other duties from time to time, as and when required.
• Attend Transport Team meetings and participate in team decisions and operations.
• Ensure a seamless service to all customers.
• Good understanding of the Drivers Hours, Rules & regulations.
• Communicate within the transport team, warehouse and sales teams to advise of planned routes, vehicle allocations and driver availability.
• Allocates drivers & driver mate to static multi-drop routes throughout the UK for wholesale & telesales orders
• Liaising with recruitment agencies to arrange temporary supply of drivers as and when required to support routes

Key Skills

• Organised and focused.
• Knowledge of Multi-drop driver Transport Planning experience.
• Lead by example and willing to support team.
• Self-motivated, and driven.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Must be a team player with strong communication skills.
• Confident communication skills, with drivers, customers and other departments within the company
• Highly organised and strong administration skills

Requirements

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, in particular MS Excel
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude, deals with challenge & change
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment

This is a fantastic Opportunity to join a ever growing business.

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