Event Logistics Coordinator

DHL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with life assurance

Professional employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits (retail, gym membership)

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Birmingham is seeking a logistics coordinator for domestic events. Key responsibilities include processing shipments, providing onsite support, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Successful candidates will hold a forklift truck license and have excellent organizational skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing and warehousing of shipments.
• Ability to liaise effectively with customs.
• Knowledge of material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage logistics for domestic events.
• Process inbound and outbound shipments.
• Provide onsite support for event logistics.
• Inputting and processing of shipments on internal IT systems and liaison with Customs via email and during events
• General Warehouse Management
• Travel outside of the UK from time to time to provide support to Senior management on International activities
• Processing orders received by email
• Logging of shipments in preparation of events on Company IT Systems
• Onsite support with various roles both IT based and material handling based
• Ensures that all interactions are compliant with DHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption
• Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program

Skills

Counter balance Forklift Truck License

Job description

Overview

Coordinate and manage the logistical requirements for various types of Domestic events at the NEC in Birmingham.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and warehousing of inbound / outbound shipments
• Domestic collections & deliveries with company vehicles
• Onsite liaison of truck for events at NEC including use of material handling equipment to complete deliveries (such as pallet trucks)
• Inputting and processing of shipments on internal IT systems and liaison with Customs via email and during events
• General Warehouse Management
• Travel outside of the UK from time to time to provide support to Senior management on International activities

Events, roles and responsibilities would include:

• Processing orders received by email
• Logging of shipments in preparation of events on Company IT Systems
• Onsite support with various roles both IT based and material handling based
• Ensures that all interactions are compliant with DHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption
• Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program

Skills and Experience (Qualifications)

• Counter balance Forklift Truck License
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme which includes life assurance
• Access to professional employee assistance and wellbeing programme
• A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs, and many more discounts
• Training and Development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion

Important Notice

Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority). It is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record Check.

About DHL

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows.

Our culture is focused on personal commitment – to our customers, to each other, to our communities and to the environment. We reward excellent work and we nurture the talents of our employees. This enables you as an employee to develop your expertise and your career in different areas or divisions – and even in other countries.

We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Events Services and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage