Road Transport Agent - LHR

Irlam Associates

Posted a day ago, valid for a month

Hounslow, Greater London TW6 1EW, England

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

This position is for a Ground Network Services agent responsible for ensuring smooth and timely freight process flow.
Candidates should have 6 months to 1 year of related experience or a combination of education and experience.
The role involves optimizing route planning, truck utilization, and maintaining relationships with suppliers.
Work hours are scheduled for nights from 18:00 to 06:00, with potential for late afternoons, weekends, and holidays.
Salary details are not specified, but the role requires effective interpersonal skills and basic computer proficiency.

Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow.
Optimizing route planning and truck utilization.
Contribute to and maintain a good relationship with suppliers.

Job Description:-This position reports to the Regional Ground Network Services Manager, Ground Network Operations Manager, Ground Network Supervisors and Lead Agents. The Ground Network Services (GNS) agents support the execution of the GNS by managing daily truck operations and managing the smooth flow of GNS shipments through the network. Various work schedules may be required for this position, including late afternoon and evening, nights, weekends and holidays.This position is for nights 18:00 - 06:00Duties and Responsibilities· Ensure smooth and timely freight process flow· Ensure accurate and timely data entry into our operational system· Optimizing route planning and truck utilization· Interact with our customers (internal and external) in arranging their shipments, meeting customer service standards.· Contribute to and maintain a good relationship with suppliers· Meet compliance at all times to regulations internal and external in accordance with government regulations.· Understand department process flow, and looking for best practices to improve operational efficiency and productivity· Ensure all standard operating procedures in place· Meet KPI standards in accordance with the Company’s procedures· Timely communication· Escalation of problems to Management when necessary· Adhere to the company’s 10 cultural attributes: Appearance, Attitude, Confidence, Curiosity, Excellence, Integrity, Pride, Resolute, Sense of Humor, and Visionary. Qualifications· 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience prefered· Effective interpersonal skill· Pro-active, strong organizational skills· Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)· Fluent in EnglishAdditional informationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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