Operations Coordinator - Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom - Van der Vlist

Description

This is perfect for an ambitious individual who wants to work in a supportive team, with an excellent progression system in place

As an Operations Coordinator you will be under the direction of the Operations Manager and the Managing Director, the Operations Coordinator will carry out the day to day activities involved in ensuring the effective running of the operations team and all of its responsibilities.

The operations team provides an essential point of contact to our customer base managing all aspects of a job; from order confirmation through transport planning, to invoicing and ensuring that all clients are kept fully up to date from the initial time when they place their order, right through to providing paperwork to confirm delivery has taken place.

The role requires the Individual to carry out tasks as outlined below, relating to the planning and operational side of Van der Vlist UK's activities, as well as additional tasks as required.

The individual will be required to take responsibility for the day to day activities of the operations department under supervision and direction of the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order processing
• Transport planning
• Liaising with clients & suppliers
• Customs related activities
• Raising and sending proof of delivery documents and invoice's
• Daily update of planning board
• Weekly update of order spread sheets
• Updating supplier database
• Investigating and planning the most appropriate route for wide load movements in the UK and Ireland.
• Submitting the necessary permit authorisation request to the Authorities & Police.
• Liaising with Authorities & Police on the proposed route.
• Updating Operational Reports up to date.
• Speaking to suppliers to obtain documentation.

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Storage & technical activities including but not limited to:

• Booking of cargo and subcontractors on and off site
• Highlighting site PPE and safety requirements
• Traffic flow management
• Load, unload and movement of mobile machinery
• Machinery washing and technical activities

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience of transport and logistics industry
• Previous experience of customs procedures and formalities
• Positive attitude to work and learning
• Ambition
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow set procedures
• Ability to take direction as well as manage own time dependant on workload
• Excel, Word & Outlook
• Outlook
• Google Maps
• Good telephone manner
• Customer service skills
• Presentable appearance
• Common sense approach to business and sales
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or above

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£20,500.00-£21,500.00 per year


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:
Van der Vlist Operations