Logistic Coordinator

AKA; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is currently looking for a Logistics Coordinator in Castleford. The successful candidate will manage a team of drivers and complete warehouse duties. This role offers a stable work schedule from Monday to Friday with competitive pay starting at £29,740. Ideal candidates should possess good local area knowledge, a valid driving license, and excellent teamwork skills. Opportunities for progression within the business are available.

Benefits

Family run business

Varied position

Option to progress within the business

Qualifications

• Good local knowledge of the area.
• Valid Driving License required.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of drivers to ensure customer service.
• Perform general warehouse duties when required.
• Ensure parts are picked and packed accurately.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive in high pressure

Job description

Aka Recruitment are thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership, with our client on the outskirts of Wakefield, to bring you this Logistics Coordinator position. You’ll work Monday to Friday, completing 8-hours per day between 7:00am and 6:00pm, plus alternate Saturday mornings (8:00am–1:00pm). Salary basic starts at £29,740k with the option to develop and further progress within the business.

Job Duties include:

• Manage a team of drivers, using IT software to support and deliver agreed delivery service to all customers, providing a customer 1st attitude and service.
• To perform other general warehouse duties when required.
• To carry out multiple deliveries to our existing Branch network, collecting cash on a daily basis from our existing Branches.
• Ensure we offer high-quality all-round customer service, day in day out.
• To ensure parts are picked and packed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support warehouse operations and resolve issues related to delays, damages or discrepancies.
• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of the fleet of vans including daily checks etc.
• Maintain a high level of Health & Safety standards

Requirements:

• A good local knowledge of the area
• An excellent team player with the desire to succeed.
• Good communication skills.
• A person who can pay careful attention to the job & follow instructions precisely.
• A Valid Driving License
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure and fast-paced environment.

Reasons to apply:

• Family run business
• Varied position
• Option to progress/divert within the business

This role is ideally matched to someone with a logistics background, initially from a multi drop aspect but that isn't essential. If you have a strong attention to detail and are able to think quickly then this role will be great for you! To apply for this role, please send your CV in confidence to us here at Aka Recruitment, job reference for this role is Aka3648.