Transport Coordinator

Location

Slough, Berkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Transport Coordinator

Up to £29k dependant on experience

Nights - 4 on 4 off 18:00-06:00

Slough 

Our client is a rapidly expanding and leading Transport & Warehousing organisation seeking to recruit a Transport Coordinator to join their team on their nights shift.

They operate to the highest accredited professional standards and are anything but the stereotypical transport company. 

As Transport Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling all transport activities and daily operations

Day to day duties and responsibilities:

• Monitor and track the movement of goods and vehicles
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and standards
• Liaise with drivers and other staff to ensure smooth transport operations
• Prepare and maintain accurate transport records and reports.
• Coordinate shipments, including booking appointments, arranging transport and tracking deliveries
• Resolve any freight issues
• Act as intermediary between the customer and driver
• Build relationships with clients
• Coordinate with drivers and dispatchers to ensure timely and efficient services
• Deal with any accident issues and set up safety measures to avoid recurrence
• Provide admin support to the operations team
• Plan and implement transportation schedules and routes
• Respond to customer enquiries and resolve any issues

Previous skills & experience needed:

• Previous knowledge of operations freight, logistics
• Can do attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong understanding of transport operations management
• Confident Microsoft Office experience
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high pressure environment
• Excellent time management skills

Workforce Professional are responsible for thousands of temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent vacancies across the UK.

We operate from several prime locations in the area and are likely to have an office right near you. Our team offer a unique service tailored to match your precise needs, and can assist you with the following job roles: Good In/Goods out, Stock Control, Warehouse Manager, Production Planner, Freight Forwarder, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Material Controller, Operations Manager.

We are always on the lookout for the very best talent, so if you know anyone, refer them to our professional and friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

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Salary

£29k per annum