Logistics Coordinator

ZipRecruiter; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator in Thornaby-on-Tees. This role involves organizing UK-Scandinavian trailer movements, negotiating rates, and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including performance bonuses, annual leave, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + birthday off

Bike2Work Scheme

Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Healthcare Plan

Wellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics coordination.
• Strong customer focus and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a demanding office environment.

Responsibilities

• Organising trailer movements to & from UK – Scandinavia.
• Negotiating rates with hauliers and arranging collections.
• Maintaining customer and client relationships.

Job description

Overview

LV Logistics have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. A competitive salary is offered.

About us:

We are a privately owned, global logistics company with a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient services to our customers. As a growing organisation, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

The Logistics Coordinator Role

Are you an experienced logistics coordinator looking to join a major player in the world of Global Logistics? Do you thrive in fast paced operations? Are you ready to be at the forefront of high-volume UK-Scandinavian ops?

LV Logistics Middlesbrough currently has an opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator to join our dynamic team on a full time, permanent basis.

Key responsibilities

• Being responsible for organising both groupage and full load trailer movements to & from UK – Scandinavia.
• The ability to work in a demanding office environment and balance conflicting priorities to keep up with progressive deadlines.
• Negotiating rates with hauliers and arranging collections to meet sailing deadlines.
• Providing competitive quotations in a timely manner.
• Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements and any packing specifications.
• Creation of export and import declarations where appropriate.
• Strong customer focus, with the ability to effectively communicate and approach all situations with a calm and sympathetic manner. Provide customers with accurate updates and deal with any customer queries/ complaints that may arise.
• Maintaining customer and client relationships and ensuring an outstanding level of customer service is maintained at all times.
• Carrying out any other reasonable task as may be allocated by line or senior manager.
• At all times ensuring compliance to LV HSSQE systems and procedures. Ensure safety of yourself and others around you. Be aware of trade compliance regulations, multilateral trade regimes, dual use requirements, know your customer.

Why Join Us

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including:

• Performance bonuses
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + your birthday off if it falls on a working day
• Bike2Work Scheme
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Healthcare Plan
• Wellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service
• Occupational Sick pay

Career Development Opportunities: With our commitment to training and development, you will have the chance to grow professionally and take on new challenges.

Dynamic Work Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals in an environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

Impact: Play a crucial role in the success of our operations and the satisfaction of our clients, making a real difference in the logistics landscape.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Logistics Coordinator, then please click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you!