Logistics Coordinator - Aylesbury

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Aylesbury is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage transport operations and provide exceptional customer service. You will oversee vehicle maintenance, ensure timely despatch, and support drivers, requiring strong administrative skills and transport experience. This role offers a salary between £25,000 and £28,000, along with various company benefits including 25 days of holiday and sociable hours.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Sociable hours

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general administration, efficiently managing tasks.
• Polished telephone manner and professional communication skills.
• Previous experience in the transport or logistics sector highly desirable.
• Good computer skills and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• High attention to detail ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to work within a team, fostering collaboration.
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Consistently maintain a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Demonstrate honesty and openness in all interactions.
• Demonstrate commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with schedules.
• Promote a safe working environment as part of site safety team.
• Ensure on-time despatch of units from the Service Centre.
• Manage day-to-day progress of drivers and subcontractors.
• Execute the daily transport plan and handle related administration.
• Provide ongoing support to driver teams for operational queries.
• Report into the Logistics Manager with updates and feedback.

Skills

Strong Administrative Skills

Excellent Communication

Transport/Logistics Experience

Technical Proficiency

Detail-Oriented

Team Player

Customer Service Excellence

Positive Attitude

Integrity

Strong Work Ethic

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 - depending on experience. Company benefits, sociable hours, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Purpose

As a Logistics Coordinator you will ensure the efficient and cost-effective management of transport operations, while providing exceptional customer service and supporting the administrative functions within the branch. This role is critical in maintaining the smooth flow of logistics processes, ensuring timely deliveries and collections, and upholding the highest standards of operational excellence.

What We Do

Algeco UK is the leader in modular accommodation not only in the UK but around the world. We provide more buildings for hire than anyone else, including modular buildings for sale and rent, and off-site permanent buildings for sale for temporary, semi-permanent and permanent use.

Your Responsibilities

• Vehicle Maintenance Scheduling and Administration: Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with schedules, coordinating servicing, inspections and associated paperwork.
• Site Safety: Take an active role as a member of the site safety team, promoting a safe working environment for all.
• Despatch Management: Take ownership of the on-time despatch of units from the Service Centre, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Driver & Subcontractor Efficiency: Manage the day-to-day progress of drivers and subcontractors, driving efficiency and addressing any issues in real time.
• Daily Plan Execution & Completion: Execute the daily transport plan and handle all related administration to close out jobs.
• Driver Support: Provide ongoing support to our driver teams, acting as a point of contact and resolving operational queries.
• Reporting: Report into the Logistics Manager, supporting the wider logistics function with updates, planning and feedback.

What We Need from You

• Strong Administrative Skills: Proven experience in general administration, with a keen ability to manage and organize various tasks efficiently.
• Excellent Communication: A polished telephone manner and the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with both customers and colleagues.
• Transport/Logistics Experience: Previous experience in the transport or logistics sector is highly desirable, providing you with a solid foundation for this role.
• Technical Proficiency: Good computer skills, including proficiency with common software applications and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Detail-Oriented: A high attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team, fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
• Customer Service Excellence: A passion for delivering exceptional customer service, always striving to exceed customer expectations.
• Positive Attitude: Consistently maintain a positive and enthusiastic outlook, even when faced with challenges.
• Integrity: Demonstrate honesty and openness in all interactions, building trust with customers and colleagues alike.
• Strong Work Ethic: A focus on personal achievement and results, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work.