Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment have partnered with a specialist metal stockholder to assist in their search for a Senior Transport Co-Ordinator on a permanent basis.

As a Transport Administrator/Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for all transport operations, including documenting goods in/out, all admin and co-ordination of transport operations and all scheduling.

Key duties/responsibilities:

• Ensure timely despatch of outbound vehicles and track their journeys
• Support the scheduling of transport & delivery routes, identifying and monitoring trends to improve delivery and reduce issues
• Ensure the operation remains legally compliant through monitoring weight limits, driver hours and tachographs
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and vehicle defect reports, facilitating a smooth & prompt delivery of materials
• Liaising with Operations & Admin departments
• Ability to troubleshoot, identify where improvements can be made and offer up suggestions

Skills required:

• Enthusiastic, focussed and ambitious with the ability to troubleshoot and make improvements to processes where possible
• Experience using an in-house transport management system
• Experience in a Transport or Logistics related administrative role
• General understanding of transport legislation and logistical operations
• Experience in working in a customer focused, time sensitive environment with daily fluctuating workloads
• Ability to react quickly to information, solving changes to delivery routes
• Proficient in computer skills – experience using a transport management CRM system advantageous
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to cover 6am-230pm shift when required for holidays / sickness cover is essential

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary between £25,000 and £27,000 depending on experience
• Friendly hours, 9am-5pm Monday – Thursday, 9am-2pm Friday
• 33 days holiday (25 days + 8 bank holidays) raising to 36 days holiday after 5 full years’ service (28 days + 8 bank holidays)
• Corporate uniform provided
• Access to training programmes and sponsored qualifications

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