Driver Operations Coordinator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - BCA

BCA

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

With a head office based centrally in Birmingham, BCA logistics is a provider of vehicle inspection, collection & delivery services within the automotive supply chain on a nationwide basis.

Typically operating at end of vehicle contract BCA Logistics inspects & collects in excess of 600, 000 vehicles per annum making it the largest provider of these services within the sector with further growth planned.

This is an exciting opportunity to join BCA Logistics, a fast-paced company that really values your skills and hard work.

Main purpose of job:

BCA Logistics (
BCAL) is looking to fill a position for a Driver Coordinator with the primary focus of the role not only to manage the day-to-day activities but to also assist our driver resource out on the road, to ensure that key operational targets and service levels are achieved and maintained.

The role would be office based located at our head office in Birmingham B37

Main Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the daytoday operations of our team of drivers
Working closely with the drivers to ensure as a team we deliver a 5star service that exceeds customer expectations
Building a successful working relationship with the drivers enabling ongoing coaching and development
To be aware of individual drivers' skills, abilities as well as customer requirements when allocating drivers
Liaise with recruitment to ensure driver coverage is at optimum levels and to discuss recruitment requirements as well as leavers
Taking inbound and making outbound calls to the drivers
Troubleshooting any issues that have may have occurred
Liaise with the Planning Team to ensure each journey goes smoothly
Provide accurate and proactive updates to the Customer Service Team
Provide out of hour's emergency cover on a rota basis

Essential Criteria

Confident to communicate with all team members
You will be highly organised and have the ability to multitask
Problem solving skills
Able to quickly establish good working relationships
Must have good interpersonal skills and be reliable
An ability to work alone and as part of a wider team
IT literate with strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and in house derived systems

Working for BCAL you will receive,
Benefits include a minimum of 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Internal promotion as much as possible

Cycle to work scheme

Reward scheme that offers online and High Street discounts