Logistics Coordinator

AKA Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aka Recruitment are thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership, with our client in York, to bring you this Logistics Coordinator position. You’ll work Monday to Friday, completing 8-hours per day between 7:00am and 6:00pm, plus alternate Saturday mornings (8:00am–1:00pm).

Salary basic starts at £29,740k with the option to develop and further progress within the business.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead a small driver team and ensure timely deliveries.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Valid driving license and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of drivers and ensure deliveries meet service standards.
• Carry out general warehouse duties as needed.
• Collect cash daily from branch networks and reconcile records.
• Maintain high health and safety standards and vehicle upkeep.
• Support operations and resolve delays or discrepancies.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Driving license

Customer service

Tools

IT software for delivery management

Job description

Aka Recruitment are thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership, with our client in York, to bring you this Logistics Coordinator position.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, completing 8-hours per day between 7:00am and 6:00pm, plus alternate Saturday mornings (8:00am–1:00pm).

Salary basic starts at £29,740k with the option to develop and further progress within the business.

Job Duties

• Manage a team of drivers, using IT software to support and deliver agreed delivery service to all customers, providing a customer 1st attitude and service.
• To perform other general warehouse duties when required.
• To carry out multiple deliveries to our existing Branch network, collecting cash on a daily basis from our existing Branches.
• Ensure we offer high-quality all-round customer service, day in day out.
• To ensure parts are picked and packed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support warehouse operations and resolve issues related to delays, damages or discrepancies.
• Be responsible for the care and maintenance of the fleet of vans including daily checks etc.
• Maintain a high level of Health & Safety standards

Requirements

• A good local knowledge of the area
• An excellent team player with the desire to succeed.
• Good communication skills.
• A person who can pay careful attention to the job & follow instructions precisely.
• A Valid Driving License
• Ability to thrive in a high pressure and fast-paced environment.

Reasons to apply

• Family run business
• Varied position
• Option to progress/divert within the business

This role is ideally matched to someone with a logistics background, initially from a multi drop aspect but that isn't essential. If you have a strong attention to detail and are able to think quickly then this role will be great for you!