Ftl Uk Transport Broker - Newton-le-Willows, United Kingdom - H&M Distribution

H&M Distribution

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Newton-le-Willows, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview of Role

H&M Distribution are actively looking for an experience FTL UK Transport Broker to join their friendly team within their Newton-le-Willows Depot.

Offering a competitive salary, personal and professional growth possibilities, and a comprehensive benefits and incentive package.

As FTL UK Transport Broker, you will be responsible for daily brokerage operation.

Ensuring all Internal and 3rd party resources are matched to 3rd party and internal activity with cost control being forefront.

You will manage the customer routes and carriers effectively whilst minimising costs.

The role requires a strong communicator with effective interpersonal skills as well as the capacity to operate independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment.

About Us

H&M Distribution & International is a leading provider in the pallet haulage industry formed in January 2007, offering transport and warehousing services out of our Warrington facility in the Northwest of England.

Our company is rapidly developing and employ over 170 employees across 3 depots within the UK.

We believe that the key to our success is a result of the people we employ ensuring as an employer, we provide the right training and development to ensure that each individual can grow their skills and strengths to be successful.

We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with all employees through open and honest communication.

Responsibilities and Duties - Brokerage General Haulage

Managing the daily route planning process to ensure that collections and deliveries are successfully completed and that routes are commercially beneficial
Planning and tracking the general activity profit
Continually reviewing plans to ensure they are efficient and costeffective
Working closely with the Transport department to offer support with any sub contraction
Managing accurate ETA's and daily POD clearance ensuring any repeated issues are escalated to the Brokerage General Manager
Ensuring all runs are issued and drivers depart in a timely manner.
Responsibility for ensuring carrier legal compliance and drivers' hours, defect reporting and tachograph rules are adhered to.
Matching subcontract options for internal customer demand and external customer requirements
Completing daily checks on all hauliers, ensuring planned vehicles are running to travel time in terms of collections and deliveries
Ensuring the daily tracker is kept up to date with each routes detail
Weekly summary completed for invoicing purposes
Logging any service issues and reasons for any delays
Sourcing ad hoc business to complement internal fleets and subcontract carrier availability
Assisting in achieving budget values, revenue, cost and profit and delivery of savings
Managing Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to meet contractual terms and H&M expectations
Maintaining excellent working relationships with all sites, key stakeholders, suppliers, and customers
Working closely with different departments and gaining their knowledge in order to maintain an effective and seamless operation
Maintain knowledge of the Health, Safety and Quality Management, in order to confidentially address noncompliance and create a positive workplace culture.

Requirements:

2+ years' experience within a similar role
Proficient knowledge of transport legislation
Comprehensive UK geographical knowledge
Excellent problemsolving skills and leadership qualities
Ability to work with all levels of the organisation and depots
Ability to prioritise large volumes of demands and tasks
Strong influencer and instil confidence will all levels of the team
Strong attention to detail
Multtasking skill and good organisational abilities

Benefits & Incentives
Quarterly Bonus Incentive Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave, 1 Additional Day off for your Birthday and Additional Holidays for Length of Service.

The ability to purchase additional holidays through our Holiday Purchase Scheme.

Training and Development Programs

Refer a Friend Bonus for Class 1 & 2 Drivers - £5000 per referral

Length of Service Bonus

Death in Service

Free Company Uniform

Company Pension Scheme

Wellbeing & Counselling Programme

Free Onsite Parking

Salary:
£35,000 per annum plus ability to achieve quarterly bonus scheme

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7am - 5pm

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£35,000.00 per year

Benefits: