Junior Logistics Coordinator / Planner

MEMS Power Generation Limited.; Rainham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Life Assurance Scheme

Wellbeing related benefits

Employee Referral Scheme

Length of Service Awards

Free Parking & Refreshments

Job summary

MEMS Power Generation Limited is seeking a Hire Desk / Planning professional in Gillingham, Kent. The role involves 24/7 hire desk support, scheduling deliveries and collections of rental equipment, and coordinating with our fleet of HGV/LGV vehicles.

You will manage the hire department, respond to emergencies, and work as part of a small team on a shift rota. A driver’s licence and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have a driver’s license.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a pressured environment.
• Be computer literate with Microsoft and bespoke software awareness.

Responsibilities

• Control of all aspects of the hire department.
• Maximise utilisation of the hire plant.
• Control the cost of hire equipment.
• Analyse profit and loss per job.
• Work with sales to develop new business.
• Delivery and collection of all plant equipment with cost control and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure vehicles and drivers are used to maximum capacity.
• Accurately pick orders and load lorries via forklift.
• Maintain and comply with Data Protection Act records.
• Assist with planning delivery of fuel.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Bespoke software awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Location:Gillingham, Kent

Salary:£30,000 per annum

Duration:Full Time, Permanent

Hours:Shift pattern 4days on 4days off (48hrs over an 8day week)

Shift is 7am – 7pm

About us

MEMS Power Generation is the leading generator rental supplier in the UK, specialising in sustainable temporary power solutions with over 45 years of experience. Operating 24/7, they supply temporary power solutions for a diverse range of customers, including small businesses through to blue-chip multinational organisations and utility companies. They are the supplier of choice in the UK power rental market focused on sustainability, with a mission to be the company that best understands their customers' needs for temporary power solutions while providing superior service levels.

About you

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills; a driver’s licence; good organisational and interpersonal skills; be able to work in a pressured environment and be computer literate in Microsoft and have an awareness of bespoke software.

Experience within customer service, logistics and planning within a similar environment is preferred, however not essential.

Willing to "get hands on" as and when required, picking, loading and unloading equipment.

About the role

The hire desk operates 24/7, managing planned work and rapid response emergency callouts. You will learn and develop your ability to assist with the management of our hire control desk whilst scheduling deliveries and collections of rental equipment via our fleet of HGV and LGV vehicles.

• Company Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance increasing through company loyalty program
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Wellbeing related benefits
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Length of Service Awards
• Free Parking & Refreshments

Key responsibilities

• Control of all aspects of the hire department
• Maximise the utilisation of the hire plant
• Control the cost of hire equipment
• Analyse profit and loss per job
• Work alongside the sales department in the development of new business
• Delivery and collection of all plant equipment whilst keeping costs down and increasing customer satisfaction
• Ensure that vehicles and drivers are being used to their maximum capacity
• Accurately pick orders and load lorries via forklift truck ready for delivery
• Maintain appropriate accurate records and data in accordance with the Data Protection Act
• Assist with planning the delivery of fuel
• Assist and cover colleagues when on holiday and / or sickness
• Ensure the depot yard and workshop is safe and secure at night and weekends
• Plan maintenance for generators as per the MEMS policy
• Maintain and implement the call out rota for service engineers and drivers
• Work alongside the transport department regarding all transport requirements

Working as part of our small team on a shift rota system, this role is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of the MEMS rental operation.

We aim to employ motivated people to continue to represent MEMS as an employer of choice whilst delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Please note that all employees complete our screening process which includes a criminal check.

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