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Logistics Controller
Location: Uxbridge, Middlesex
Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum + bonus
Hybrid working after probation
Monday to Friday
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Benefits:
- Holiday Entitlement: 25 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) with the ability to buy or sell additional days.
- Pension Scheme: 5% contributory pension scheme.
- Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Healthcare Cash Plan.
- Life Assurance: Coverage equivalent to 4x annual salary.
- Discounts and Rewards: Access to an online portal offering retail discounts, memberships, discounted restaurants, cinema tickets, and more.
- Professional Development: Structured training and development opportunities.
- Recognition: Rewards scheme to celebrate achievements.
- Social Activities: Sociable office environment with various events, including team outings.
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About Us:
Time Recruitment are supporting a dynamic team managing the logistics of a fleet of over 1000 prestige, mainstream, and commercial vehicles. They pride themselves on efficient operations, exceptional service, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
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Role Responsibilities:
As a Logistics Controller, you will:
- Collaborate with the Sales Team to ensure suitable vehicles are supplied to clients and damaged vehicles are collected and moved to storage.
- Maintain regular communication with clients to coordinate delivery and collection in the most efficient manner.
- Work closely with satellite hub controllers to optimise fleet usage and delivery schedules.
- Oversee vehicle movements, generate required paperwork, and log all notes within the Proclaim system.
- Manage vehicle maintenance, including addressing damage, faults, servicing, and de-fleeting requirements.
- Ensure documentation and vehicle condition reports are accurate and processes are followed correctly.
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Key Skills and Knowledge:
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A strong interest in and knowledge of vehicles.
- Solid understanding of UK geography to optimise fleet and driver efficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a confident and calm approach.
- Proven customer service experience and a track record of delivering outstanding results.
- Strong IT skills, with the ability to manage multiple systems after training.
- A proactive mindset with the ability to think creatively and solve problems.
- Exceptional attention to detail, especially when working under pressure.
- Respectful and collaborative attitude toward colleagues and clients.
- Experience in a related industry (e.g., body shop, tyre and exhaust centre, dealership) is preferred but not essential.
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Personal Attributes:
- Highly organised, motivated, and reliable.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effective team player with the ability to work independently when required.
- Calm and composed under pressure, with excellent prioritisation skills.
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This role is well suited to someone with a background in finances (credit control, collections or purchase ledger), though if you have a passion for logistics, a keen eye for detail, and the drive to deliver exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the team!
