Logistics Assistant

Greenhous Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Hoild

Pension With Greenhous Contribution

Career Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts On A Range Of Prodc

Cycle To Work Scheme

On-Site Parking (Site Specific)

Job summary

Greenhous High Ercall is seeking an organised Logistics Assistant to support daily logistics operations, coordinate vehicle movements, and maintain accurate records. You will liaise with drivers and internal teams to ensure timely deliveries and collections in a busy dealership environment.

The role suits someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail and proficiency with IT systems. This permanent position offers standard hours, onsite work, and plenty of development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics, transport, administration or coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and confidence when liaising with different teams.
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and following up outstanding tasks.
• A reliable, flexible and positive approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the logistics team.
• Assist with coordinating vehicle movements, deliveries and collections between sites and customer locations.
• Liaise with drivers, dealerships and internal departments to ensure vehicle movements are organised efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle locations, movements, deliveries and collections.
• Update internal systems with relevant vehicle and logistics information.
• Monitor the progress of vehicle movements and follow up on any delays or outstanding requirements.
• Assist with planning and prioritising daily workloads to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure relevant paperwork and vehicle documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
• Respond to queries from colleagues and other departments regarding vehicle movements and delivery schedules.
• Help identify and resolve logistical issues as they arise, escalating where necessary.
• Support the team in ensuring vehicles are handled and moved in line with company procedures.
• Maintain organised records and ensure information is readily available when required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of the operation.
• Follow company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Carry out any other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the business.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

IT proficiency

Time management

Proactive problem-solving

Team player

Independent worker

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Greenhous High Ercall is looking for an organised, reliable and proactive Logistics Assistant to join our busy team.

As a Logistics Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of our logistics operations, helping to ensure vehicle movements, deliveries and collections are coordinated efficiently. You will work closely with colleagues across different departments to keep operations running smoothly, maintain accurate records and ensure vehicles are moved within agreed timescales.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong organisational skills and is looking to develop their experience within logistics and vehicle operations.

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm with 30 minutes for lunch (unpaid) i.e. 42.5 hours per week.

Salary: £28,089.10 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the logistics team.
• Assist with coordinating vehicle movements, deliveries and collections between sites and customer locations.
• Liaise with drivers, dealerships and internal departments to ensure vehicle movements are organised efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle locations, movements, deliveries and collections.
• Update internal systems with relevant vehicle and logistics information.
• Monitor the progress of vehicle movements and follow up on any delays or outstanding requirements.
• Assist with planning and prioritising daily workloads to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure relevant paperwork and vehicle documentation is completed accurately and kept up to date.
• Respond to queries from colleagues and other departments regarding vehicle movements and delivery schedules.
• Help identify and resolve logistical issues as they arise, escalating where necessary.
• Support the team in ensuring vehicles are handled and moved in line with company procedures.
• Maintain organised records and ensure information is readily available when required.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth running of the operation.
• Follow company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Carry out any other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the business.

Ideally, we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a logistics, transport, administration or coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and confidence when liaising with different teams.
• Confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and following up outstanding tasks.
• A reliable, flexible and positive approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced environment.

In return we’ll offer:

As a permanent employee, you will be entitled to:

• 30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service
• Pension With Greenhous Contribution
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services Including Holidays, Days Out And Supermarket Shops
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Will Writing Service
• Free Mortgage Advice Service
• Free Eye Tests For VDU Users
• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
• On-Site Parking (Site Specific)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Who we are:

Greenhousis firmly established as one of the largest dealer groups in the UK and has over 100 years’ experience in the franchised dealer world. We are a leader in the supply of dealer services for some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

Our network of Car and Commercial dealerships now stretches across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands and includes a number of different franchises including Vauxhall, Nissan and DAF.

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