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Job Title: Logistics administrator
Location: Ipswich
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 + bonus
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Logistics Coordinator to join a dynamic team. The primary responsibility is to organise the haulage of manufactured products from two national depots to customers across the UK, using third-party hauliers. This involves coordinating customer orders into full loads, obtaining fixed quotes for haulage, and liaising with our depots, customers, and hauliers to ensure smooth deliveries.
Why Apply
- Commitment to Sustainability: This company is dedicated to sustainable practices and aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. They integrate environmentally friendly solutions into every project, making a positive impact on climate change1.
- Comprehensive Project Management: They handles projects from concept to client handover, ensuring a seamless process. Their dedicated teams manage everything from initial design to bespoke manufacturing and fit-out1.
- Excellent Customer Service: They prioritise good communication and customer service, ensuring a smooth journey for clients throughout each project stage1.
- Reputation and Experience: With over 24 years in business and 5,000 projects completed globally, they have a strong reputation for delivering quality results on time and within budget. They have worked with major companies like Tesco, Aldi, McDonald’s, and Amazon1.
- Scalable Operations: With six dedicated offices across the UK and Europe, they handle projects of varying scales and complexities1.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organise the transportation of full loads of products to customers across the UK.
- Obtain fixed quotes for haulage and coordinate with third-party hauliers.
- Liaise with depots, customers, and hauliers to ensure timely and efficient deliveries.
- Process goods received, including arranging customs clearance and processing purchase invoices.
- Handle haulage invoices and obtain and file Proof of Delivery (POD) documents.
- Complete customs entries for incoming goods by truck.
- Monitor and track shipments, resolving any issues that arise.
- Maintain records of all logistics activities and provide regular reports.
Skills and Experience Needed:
- Good communication skills, including a confident and polite telephone manner, and the ability to write concise and effective emails.
- Experience with Word and Excel is useful, but you will primarily use our bespoke IT system.
- Strong team working skills and a willingness to support and help others.
- Experience in logistics and transport planning is beneficial, along with regional geographic knowledge.
Other Information:
- Office-based position with free parking.
- 40 hours per week, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
- 20 days holiday per annum.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Private healthcare.
- Death in service and critical illness cover.
- Salary: £27-30k per annum, depending on experience.
