Transport Co-ordinator

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Transport Co-ordinator. You will be responsible for the day-to-day scheduling and administration of all Southern Transport related activities in particular, ensuring that the customer service level agreements are met in an efficient and compliant manner as set out by the Transport Manager. The role is providing maternity cover.
The role:
• Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the transport operation.
• Planning, scheduling, and briefing drivers with customer requests.
• Managing drivers’ hours to achieve optimum utilisation of drivers and vehicles.
• Out of hour’s point of contact on your rota days.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers, drivers, sub-contractors, and
maintenance teams.
• Ensuring vehicle compliance and maintenance inspection scheduling is adhered to as per the
Operator’s licence.
• Ensuring drivers compliance and training is recorded and kept up to date.
• Have a pro-active approach to the planning of working hours and patterns including precise
and accurate handover shift by shift.
• Working closely with drivers and colleagues within other areas of the operation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and added value whilst key service levels
are not affected.
• Ensure that all costs & invoices are reconciled, approved for payment and documentation
filed appropriately.
• Ensure all booking / fixing are completed within the SLA / cut off times.
• Assisting with weighbridge and holiday cover
Requirements:
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Knowledge of computer office programmes i.e., word, excel and outlook.
• Ability to work as part of a team and values the development of self and others.
• Excellent time management, organisational and strong problem-solving skills.
• Confidence, tact, and a persuasive manner
• Remains calm and focused under pressure.
• Must be self-motivated, dedicated, and able to use own initiative.
• Flexible approach along with a belief that everything is possible.
• Understand the value and importance of service delivery within operational, legal, and
financial constraints.
• Ability to maintain integrity within a pressurised and time critical environment.
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so