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Transport Co-Ordinator/Planner - Days

Indigo Search Limited
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV81SH, England

Salary

£28,000 - £33,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role involves managing a high-profile transport operation in Wolverhampton, overseeing around 20 drivers and 20+ LGV & HGV vehicles.
  • Candidates should have a fast-paced distribution background and ideally possess experience as a Transport Co-Ordinator or Planner.
  • The position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 and requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
  • This hands-on role includes responsibilities such as transport planning, driver briefings, and ensuring compliance with legislation.
  • The successful applicant will have opportunities for career growth into a Transport management position within a progressive business.

THE ROLE:

  • Reporting into the Transport Manager, this role will be responsible for the daily running of a high-profile & fast-paced transport operation in the Wolverhampton area.
  • Liaising with & transport planning for circa 20 drivers, 20+ LGV & HGV vehicles and working within an office team of 3 people.
  • You will be front-foot in ensuring the operation runs smoothly & liaising with the client on a regular basis.
  • Able to understand client needs and respond to them pro-actively and positively.
  • Compliance and Legislation adherence.
  • This role will grow into a Transport management position.
  • This role will be working normal office hours Mondays to Fridays - so would suit someone who may want to come away from shifts or weekend working.
  • This is a hands on role, where you will need to do what needs to be done to ensure operational success. This will include Transport Planning, Briefing & De-Briefing of drivers & compliance.

THE PERSON:

  • A high-energy & passionate Transport Co-Ordinator or Planner ideally with a fast-paced distribution background.
  • A hands-on person who is not afraid to get stuck in to things such as operational transport planning, briefing/de-briefing of drivers etc.
  • CPC National certification - DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL.
  • Front-foot & hands-on leadership style - this role is very much a hands-on transport role.
  • Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
  • Keen to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the wider business.
  • Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
  • Someone who wants to develop their career with a progressive business.
  • The building blocks are there to grow your own operation, but you need to own it first and then grow it as time goes on.

ABOUT US:

With over 21 years of expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.

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