Logistics Coordinator - Nights (Training given)

The JobsBoard; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday per annum

Pension

On-site parking

Perkbox discount platform (EAP and wel

Life insurance (on completion of prob)

Staff parking and discounted food

Company uniform provided

Get to be part of a supportive team

Job summary

The JobsBoard is seeking a night-shift logistics coordinator in the United Kingdom. You will plan and manage time-critical transport solutions across Europe and worldwide, with full training provided.

The role runs 12-hour shifts (7.00pm-7.00am) and offers flexible patterns. Core duties include liaising with carriers, tendering revenues, tracking transports, updating the system, and delivering excellent customer service in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Logistics experience would be beneficial but not essential as full training is provided.
• Must possess excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a high-pressured environment.
• Extremely focused with the desire to succeed and provide an exceptional level of service at all times.
• Strong IT skills - Word, Excel and Outlook experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with international carriers to agree transport costs and ensure the best possible solutions are found to fit the client's requirements.
• Tender job revenues to clients, ensuring a bespoke solution is found for them, best fitting their request and offering different transport solutions where applicable.
• Monitor the progression of transports, advising the client at agreed milestones and ensuring the transports are running to schedule.
• Ensure the bespoke transportation management system is correctly monitored and updated when required.
• Build excellent relationships with multinational clients who are under immense pressure.
• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and deal with enquiries quickly.

Skills

Logistics experience

Organisation

Customer service

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

You will receive full training enabling you to plan and manage time-critical logistics solutions throughout Europe and worldwide. You will operate within strict time constraints, ensuring all schedules and deadlines are met. Excellent communication and organisation skills are essential as is the eagerness to learn.

This is a night shift role requiring you to work 12-hour shifts (7.00pm-7.00am).

Hours available as follows:

• Alternating Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday
• Permanent Monday to Thursday
• Permanent Tuesday to Friday

General duties to include:

• Liaise with international carriers to agree transport costs and ensure the best possible solutions are found to fit the client's requirements
• Tender job revenues to clients, ensuring a bespoke solution is found for them, best fitting their request and offering different transport solutions where applicable
• Monitor the progression of transports, advising the client at agreed milestones and ensuring the transports are running to schedule
• Ensure the bespoke transportation management system is correctly monitored and updated when required
• Build excellent relationships with multinational clients who are under immense pressure
• Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and deal with enquiries quickly

Key Skills and Experience:

• Logistics experience would be extremely beneficial but not essential as full training is given
• Must possess excellent organisation and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to prioritise tasks often within a high-pressured environment
• Extremely focused with the desire to succeed and provide an exceptional level of service at all time
• Strong IT skills - Word, Excel and Outlook experience are essential

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday per annum (including bank holidays)
• Pension
• On-site parking and discounted food
• Perkbox discount platform (this includes the EAP and wellness)
• Life insurance (on completion of probation)
• Staff parking and discounted food
• Company uniform provided
• Get to be part of a supportive team