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Transport Coordinator

Direct Recruitment Services
Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR1 2QT, England

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Transport Coordinator position is based in Preston, Lancashire, offering an annual salary of £30,000 - £32,000. The role involves managing daily customer interactions, despatching drivers, and ensuring compliance with EU drivers legislation. Candidates should have experience in complex logistics operations and a background in transport planning or operations. The position requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. A flexible attitude towards working hours and proficiency in computer systems are also essential for this role.
We are currently seeking a Transport Coordinator for one of our clients basedin Preston, Lancashire.


Annual Salary:£30,000 - £32,000

Working routine:4 on / 4 off. 19:00 - 07:00


Your role within the company:
  • Daily face to face customer interaction management & warehouse personnel
  • Despatch drivers /loads
  • Brief and debrief Drivers
  • Liaise with company workshops / service providers to ensure vehicle maintenance standards are met
  • Ensure EU drivers legislation is adhered to.
  • Provide updates on collections & deliveries to the client
  • Working unsupervised, continually managing time and prioritising work to meet tight deadlines
  • Data Input and use of computer systems,
  • Making bookings in for deliveries to customers
  • Updating customers with delivery detail in real time
  • Despatch drivers /loads
  • Production of appropriate documentation
  • Customer liaison in person or by phone, fax and Email.
  • Assorted general administrative tasks.
  • Dealing with queries andfollow an escalation process as required
  • Filing and keeping of records
  • Managing the trailer parks on site.
  • Adhering to and managing H&S on site
  • Overseeing 3rdparty transport companies

Skills & Experience Required:
  • Experience of a complex logistics operations
  • Industry knowledge of distribution, logistics and supply chain management
  • TransportPlanning/ Operational background preferred
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation (drivers hours / vehicle weights / dimensions etc)
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Flexible attitude to working hours
  • Good organisational,task management and prioritisation skills.
  • Team player
  • Ability to use initiative & work well under pressure.
  • Computer literate in office, excel, outlook etc.


Transport / Planning / Transport Office / Traffic Operator / Transport Admin / Working in Transport / Traffic Office

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