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Logistics Controller

Time Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB8 1DH, England

Salary

£27,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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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!

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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.