Logistics Coordinator

Eventor; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transport company in Carlisle is seeking a candidate to maintain driver rosters, implement emergency plans, and liaise with team leaders. The ideal applicant will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent customer service skills. This full-time position involves 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment with comprehensive benefits and a focus on employee development.

Benefits

Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement

Pension scheme – 3% employee and 5% employer contribution

Life Assurance – x2 annual salary

Wellness – Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts

Reward & Recognition – Employee of the Month awards

Everyday discounts – access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours.
• Good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain driver/core staff rosters for 24/7 resource capability.
• Implement and deploy the Emergency Plan.
• Plan routes and assist with contingency planning.
• Ensure clear communication between shifts.

Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Good customer service skills

Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours

Working knowledge in GTS and Microlise applications

Job description

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• Maintaining driver/core staff rosters to ensure resource capability over a 24/7 period including reactive and emergency response.
• Ensuring the numbers within the emergency response driving team are consistently maintained.
• To implement and deploy the Emergency Plan ensuring compliance with Company Procedure.
• Responsible for the allocation of ESL transport assets to individual convoys as required for all deployments.
• Planning of routes and alternative routes, site locations and establishment and assisting with contingency planning.
• Act a liaison between convoy commander(s) and TLMP Liaison Officer (Customer appointed on shift)
• Ensuring there is ongoing verbal communication with the driver(s) during Adhoc Move Requests form the customer to supplement the use of Microlise to give updates.
• Ensuring there is clear daily communication between shifts, utilising the shift handover document and passing on critical information/concerns to Team Leader and Contract Manager.
• Occasionally assisting when required at drivers / debrief counter for EDF movements only.
• Respond to customer requests for movement or other enquiries, escalating as required.
  • Calculating Transport Costs & submitting them for approval
  • Requesting drivers & tractor units as required
  • Advising Forecast Team
• Administrative tasks, including weekly hours, vehicle mileage, production of KPI’s
• Out of hours support to Eventor Drivers (secondary to EDF work).
  • Liaise with Customer Services on drivers’ behalf
  • Assist with Tyre call outs and breakdowns and liaise with CAM
  • Update GTS accordingly as required.
• Assist with tracking Formula 1 Trucks in season as required (secondary to EDF work).
• To comply with health, Safety, Environment rules to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors.
• To report any breaches of Health and Safety to your Line Manager immediately.
• To report any accidents, incident or close- call in line with Company procedure and assist in any investigations which may be required.

Job Description

Hours: 4 On 4 Off 12hr shift, between

Shifts:06:00 - 18:00 / 18:00 - 06:00

• Maintaining driver/core staff rosters to ensure resource capability over a 24/7 period including reactive and emergency response.
• Ensuring the numbers within the emergency response driving team are consistently maintained.
• To implement and deploy the Emergency Plan ensuring compliance with Company Procedure.
• Responsible for the allocation of ESL transport assets to individual convoys as required for all deployments.
• Planning of routes and alternative routes, site locations and establishment and assisting with contingency planning.
• Act a liaison between convoy commander(s) and TLMP Liaison Officer (Customer appointed on shift)
• Ensuring there is ongoing verbal communication with the driver(s) during Adhoc Move Requests form the customer to supplement the use of Microlise to give updates.
• Ensuring there is clear daily communication between shifts, utilising the shift handover document and passing on critical information/concerns to Team Leader and Contract Manager.
• Occasionally assisting when required at drivers / debrief counter for EDF movements only.
• Respond to customer requests for movement or other enquiries, escalating as required.
  • Calculating Transport Costs & submitting them for approval
  • Requesting drivers & tractor units as required
  • Advising Forecast Team
• Administrative tasks, including weekly hours, vehicle mileage, production of KPI’s
• Out of hours support to Eventor Drivers (secondary to EDF work).
  • Liaise with Customer Services on drivers’ behalf
  • Assist with Tyre call outs and breakdowns and liaise with CAM
  • Update GTS accordingly as required.
• Assist with tracking Formula 1 Trucks in season as required (secondary to EDF work).
• To comply with health, Safety, Environment rules to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors.
• To report any breaches of Health and Safety to your Line Manager immediately.
• To report any accidents, incident or close- call in line with Company procedure and assist in any investigations which may be required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft excel, word, Access and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours (Core).
• Working knowledge in GTS and Microlise applications.
• Good customer service skills

Additional Information

As part of our drive to makeStobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 3% employee and 5% employer
• Life Assurance - x2your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!