Logistics Broker / Account Manager

Siamo Recruitment a division of Siamo Group; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Logistics Broker in Hinckley. This full-time role involves resource allocation for loads, ensuring timely deliveries, and engaging customers to drive repeat business. Candidates should have experience in logistics, strong negotiation skills, and a detailed understanding of transport legislation. A competitive pay package is provided, along with various benefits including additional leave, a company pension, and on-site parking.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in logistics is preferred.
• Must be able to use transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Allocate loads daily while achieving the best possible margin.
• Ensure timely deliveries to meet customer expectations.
• Proactively seek additional work through trading platforms.
• Engage customers to drive repeat business.
• Maintain regular contact with hauliers for continuous supply.
• Monitor delivery performance and inform customers of delays.
• Work towards operational KPI targets.
• Ensure information is accurate within TMS.

Skills

PC literacy in Microsoft systems

Negotiating transport rates

Knowledge of driver’s hours legislation

Transport & General Haulage market knowledge

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Excellent telephone skills

Job description

Role :

Logistics Broker (Based in Hinckley) PERMANENT ROLE

Main Duties :

• Resource / allocate loads on a daily basis achieving best possible margin.
• Ensure deliveries are scheduled on time and in line with customer expectations.
• Proactively look for other work through various trading platforms in use at the business.
• Engage with new and existing customers to drive repeat business.
• Maintain regular contact with Company haulier base to ensure continuous supply.
• Monitor delivery performance and notify customers with any delays.
• Work to set targets in line with operational KPI’s.
• Ensure all information is accurate and up to date within TMS (Mandata)

Duty on call on a rota basis.Skills / Experience :

• Be fully PC literate with knowledge of common Microsoft systems and aptitude to quickly learn other transport management systems.
• Extensive experience in negotiating transport rates with subcontractors
• Be fully conversant with the legislation around driver’s hours, vehicles and Working Time directive.
• A detailed knowledge of the transport & General Haulage market across the UK
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Excellent telephone skillsIn return you can expect a competitive package, a great place to work and through the company bonus scheme share in our success as we grow the business.
• As we grow and expand the team there will be career develop opportunities.

Job Type :

Full-time

Benefits :

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute / relocate :

reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience :

Logistics : 1 year (preferred)Work Location : In person (Hinckley)

Pay :

£34,000.00-£38,068.80 per year