Transport Night Planner

Direct Recruitment Services

Posted 12 days ago, valid for a month

Preston, Lancashire PR1 2QT, England

£30,000 per annum

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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Sonic Summary

Direct Recruitment Services is seeking a skilled Transport Coordinator for their client in Preston.
The ideal candidate should have experience in a similar role within a busy transport office.
The position offers an annual salary of £30k - £32k and involves a night shift schedule of 4 on and 4 off, from 19:00 to 07:00.
Responsibilities include overseeing transport activities, ensuring compliance with EU driver legislation, and providing real-time updates on deliveries.
Candidates with a transport planning background, excellent attention to detail, and strong organizational skills will be preferred.

Direct Recruitment Services have a new opportunity for a skilled Transport Coordinator to join our long-established client, based in Preston.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar position working within a busy transport office. You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating transport activities to ensure efficient operations throughout the night.

Annual Salary - £30k - £32k

*NIGHT SHIFT - 4 ON / 4 OFF*

Hours - 19:00 - 07:00

Benefits

Salary review after 12 weeks
Discount scheme with exclusive discount in 900+ stores
Excellent Pension Scheme
Healthcare Cash Plan
On-site Parking

Duties

Despatch & Brief/loads
Ensure EU driver legislation is adhered to.
Provide updates on collections & deliveries to the client
Data Input and use of computer systems,
Making bookings in for deliveries to customers
Updating customers with delivery detail in real time
Assorted general administrative tasks.

Experience

Transport Planning / Operational background preferred
Knowledge of driver legislation
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.

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