Logistics Coordinator

European Trailer Services Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable logistics company in Bellshill, UK is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to join the team. The role involves planning collections and deliveries, ensuring timely transportation of goods, and handling customs documents. No specific qualifications are required, but a strong attention to detail and effective teamwork skills are essential. Experience in the field is preferable. This is an immediate start position offering a great opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Basic English and maths skills.
• Ability to organise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and arrange collections and deliveries within the UK and Europe.
• Ensure timely transportation of goods from collection to delivery points.
• Monitor and book shipment delivery dates and collections.
• Liaise with overseas offices for shipment tracking.
• Create and process customs documents.

Skills

Basic English & Maths skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Problem-solving skills

Deadline management

Job description

European Trailer Services Ltd are a transport haulage company & a Logistics Coordinator to join our friendly & experienced team based in Bellshill, North Lanarkshire.

No specific qualifications are required for this new opening. Although experience is preferrable.

This role is for an immediate start.

If interested in the role, please email your CV for consideration

Job Duties

• Planning & arranging collections & deliveries to & from inside the UK & in Europe
• Ensuring smooth and timely transportation of goods from collection to delivery points
• Regularly monitoring & booking shipment delivery dates & collections in both Europe & UK
• Liaising with our overseas offices in regards to tracking & booking shipments & raising EU customs documents
• Creating & processing UK customs documents & import clearances.
• Booking ferries on various online portals for customer shipments.
• Accurately inputting details of shipments on our in-house database Multifreight.
• Supporting our accounts team to ensure shipment sales & costs are accurately inputted.
• Answering & responding effectively to email requests & bookings & telephone calls from our customers & suppliers.
• Proactively assisting colleagues and undertaking ad hoc duties, as required.

Essential Skills

• Basic English & Maths skills
• An ability to organise workload effectively in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail
• Work effectively within a small team
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong problem-solving skills grounded in practical, common-sense decision-making
• Able to confidently meet strict deadlines for our customers

Preferred Skills

• Able to communicate clearly with drivers, colleagues, and management
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and routes
• Knowledge of transportation in the European Union.