Transport Administrator - Coventry, United Kingdom - DCG Logistics

DCG Logistics
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Coventry Transport Co-ordinator

DCG Logistics UK Ltd - Job Role-
Transport Administrator, Coventry
DCG Logistics UK Ltd is an international freight forwarder with warehouses in Chelmsford, Witham, Coventry, and Dartford. We are a fast-growing company in the freight forwarding industry. With our global network, we manage the shipments domestically and internationally.


DCG Logistics UK Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a full time Transport Adminstrator to work within our Transport department at our Coventry Depot.

The hours are 06:00 to 18:00, working in a four-on four-off shift pattern.


As a Transport Co-Ordinator, your duties will include:

  • Communicating with company drivers throughout shift
  • ensuring any problems are solved efficiently and smoothly
  • Booking slots for the drivers to collect/shunt containers
  • VBS system with the port
  • Liaise with relevant contractors/ thirdparty haulers /warehouse and transport staff
  • Communicate and update with other departments within the company with any delays or cancellations due to staff sickness
  • Make any necessary alterations to the transport plan, providing feedback to Management where required
  • Organise and maintain filing system for transport department paperwork.
  • Follow up on investigations into accidents and incidents as directed by Management.
  • Check vehicles for damage, wear & tear and cleanliness, organising any corrective action to be taken to ensure vehicles are safe, compliant and presentable
  • Call in any breakdowns and adjust work of driver to accommodate
  • Report any defects to relevant contractors and arrange repair
  • POD and transport paperwork administration
Essential Criteria

  • Look presentable, clean and tidy in the workplace.
  • Be able to demonstrate a reasonable degree of IT/PC literacy, especially in respect of Microsoft Excel and Word packages
  • Excellent communication and organisation skills
  • Good at problem solving
  • Able to work off of own initiative, be a self starter
Desirable Criteria

  • Knowledge of transport legislation
  • Knowledge of Mandata or other transport planning software


DCG Logistics UK Ltd are proud to provide a safe working environment with an exciting career path for our team.

Using our Development plans and regular performance reviews we recognise hard work, and excellent achievements through-out your career with us.


Salary:
£22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • COVENTRY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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