Logistics and Transport Co-ordinator - Drakelowe, United Kingdom - West Road Haulage Ltd

Description

West Road Haulage are an award-winning family haulage company based in Burton on Trent.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Logistics and Transport Co-ordinator.

The successful applicant will be an integral part of the company's future growth and therefore must be flexible, committed to the business, and reliable.

This is a varied role and working along-side the Managing Director, this is a great opportunity for someone to learn and grow within a reputable and growing company.

Essential to the role:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Friendly & focused, with a cando attitude.
• Transport planning.
• UK geographical knowledge.
• Experience in the transport industry.
• Well presented with the ability to liaise with customers.
• A strong focus on accuracy and eye for detail.
• Must be flexible with work hours.
• Experience of Microsoft Packages.

The Role / Day to Day:

• Office working hours are 7am
• 5pm Monday to Friday but monitoring the out of hours mobile phone.
• Liaising with existing and new customers and scheduling jobs to maximise profits and remain complaint with drivers Tachograph and Working Time Directive regulations along with vehicle load restrictions.
• Quoting customers for jobs using the relevant rate tariffs.
• Maintaining daily communication with the drivers and monitoring their delivery schedule, their route ahead for traffic and updating customers with any delays and eta's.
• Accurately entering jobs onto the company's inhouse system.
• Ensure daily vehicle checks are carried out, vehicle roadworthiness is maintained, and vehicle maintenance schedules are adhered to. Working directly the Transport Manager.
• Assisting with other general office and yard duties as required and within reason to aid in the effective running of the business.

Company Benefits:

• Full Training Provided
• Genuine Career Progression
• 28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime (Occasional weekend work when required)
• Company Uniform
• Company Pension
• On site parking

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£28,000.00-£31,000.00 per year


Work Location:
In person

Expected start date: 24/07/2023