Logistics Administrator

Driver Hire Plymouth & Cornwall; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics recruitment company in Ivybridge is seeking a Logistics Yard Agent to oversee daily operations and ensure the safe delivery of products. This role involves maintaining a well-organised yard, supporting loading operations, and conducting inventory checks. The ideal candidate will have a valid FLT licence, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety. Join our team to enhance logistics efficiency and customer satisfaction in a proactive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid FLT licence (training can be provided).
• Able to handle physical tasks efficiently.
• Professional attitude with internal and external customers.
• Proactive, hands-on approach leading by example.
• Proficient in MS Office and exceptional organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to safety and commitment to a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and well-organised yard environment.
• Assist in compliance requirements like inventory control and health and safety.
• Support loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Perform daily stock checks and maintain stock records.
• Conduct driver debriefs and update master data.
• Prioritise customer service in daily operations.
• Promote a positive safety culture within the team.
• Serve customers via phone or email using SAP application.

Skills

FLT licence

Manual handling

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficient in MS Office

Attention to safety

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic and motivated Logistics Yard Agent to take on a vital role in overseeing daily operations. You will be an integral part of ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of our client's products to our valued customers. This position, based primarily in the office with hands-on responsibilities in the yard, is central to ensuring a smooth and efficient logistics flow. You will be instrumental in optimising driver and vehicle usage by managing secondary cylinder distribution movements, helping to enhance overall efficiency.

Join our team and play an active role in upholding our high safety standards, while also engaging in dynamic transport planning and managing key customer master data.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure, and well-organised yard environment.
• Working Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (37.5 hours p/w).
• Assist site management in fulfilling compliance requirements, including inventory control, financial oversight, health and safety, and transport regulations.
• Supporting the loading and unloading of vehicles to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensuring all loads are correctly counted and properly reconciled.
• Performing daily stock checks and maintaining accurate stock records.
• Conducting driver debriefs and maintaining accurate updates to master data.
• Prioritising the customer in every aspect of our work.
• Promoting a positive safety culture within the team and encouraging strong safety accountability.
• Serving customers either on the phone or Email using a SAP application.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid FLT licence (training can be provided for the right candidate).
• Able to handle physical tasks requiring manual effort efficiently.
• Maintain a professional attitude when engaging with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate a proactive, hands-on approach, leading by example and encouraging a strong sense of team spirit.
• Be proficient in using computers, especially with MS Office applications, and demonstrate exceptional organisational skills.
• Demonstrate clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Possess a strong attention to safety and a commitment to ensuring a secure working environment.

What Driver Hire can offer you

Driver Hire is the UK's largest specialist transport and logistics recruitment company. We provide regular, ongoing delivery driving work within the Plymouth and Cornwall area. We treat you as the true professional that you are.

Please have a look at our other roles for: Class 1, Class 2, 7.5T HGV, LGV & multi-drop van drivers. We are also always recruiting for warehouse staff, forklift drivers & driver's mates.