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Road Freight Coordinator

Gleeson Recruitment Group
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Tamworth, Staffordshire B77 3EY, England

Salary

£26,000 - £31,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Gleeson is seeking a Road Coordinator for a Global Freight business located in Tamworth.
  • The role requires at least 6 months of experience in a forwarding agent environment, preferably as a Road Freight Operator.
  • Key responsibilities include supporting the Land Freight Supervisor, managing client relationships, and ensuring timely invoicing and operational activities.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, although the exact amount is not specified in the job description.
  • Gleeson Recruitment Group values inclusivity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Gleeson has been partnered with a Global Freight business looking for a Road Coordinator. This Opportunity would be best fitted to a professional looking to further grow their career in a well established business.

  • Job Title: Road Coordinator
  • Locations: Tamworth

Duties:

  • Support the Land Freight Supervisor in carrying out their responsibilities, aligning with the Head of Road goal to enhance the company's competitiveness and profitability.
  • Understand and implement the department's vision for effective business development, focusing on successful Import/Export land freight operations, warehouse activities, and logistics services.
  • Manage client and subcontractor relationships in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for all customers and clients, following SOP guidelines.
  • Complete all Import/Export processes correctly and on schedule, including financial, legal, and invoicing tasks.
  • Oversee the timely completion of all operational activities.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with sales teams, reporting new leads and handing over shipments.
  • Communicate quotations to the line manager or sales team within two hours of receipt, ensuring all quotes are documented in a standardised format.
  • Report internal leads to customer service and sales teams.
  • Collaborate with credit control to follow up on overdue customer payments.

Skills & Competencies:

  • At least 6 months of experience in a forwarding agent environment (import or export).
  • Previous experience as a Road Freight Operator or a similar role preferred .
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks independently while also working effectively as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in IT tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and CRM systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in administrative functions.
  • Strong analytically skills with a keen attention to detail.

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.