Transport Coordinator – Art Sector

Recruitment Avenue; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established logistics provider seeks a Transport Coordinator to enhance their clerical team. In this dynamic role, you will manage the logistics for a diverse fleet, ensuring seamless operations for art handling and transport projects. Your expertise in freight forwarding and customs procedures will be essential as you work closely with a dedicated team to deliver exceptional service to clients. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and a positive attitude, and make a significant impact in the art sector's logistics landscape.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in freight forwarding is ideal.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport logistics for art projects nationally and internationally.
• Plan and manage a fleet of trucks and vans efficiently.

Skills

Freight forwarding experience

Routing and scheduling

Knowledge of customs procedures

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Title – Transport Coordinator – Art Sector

Job Location – Hertfordshire

Salary – £30k – £40k

Our client is recruiting a Transport Coordinator to join their rapidly growing team. You will be an integral part of their clerical department coordinating their growing fleet and working with their dedicated Art fair, Packing, Fabrication and Project Management teams to ensure the smooth running of both National and International projects.

Our client is an international logistics provider that offers bespoke solutions for art handling, installation and art transport. They are a trusted partner to leading artists, commercial galleries, collectors and public museums worldwide.

In the role you will be planning for 13 trucks, 15 vans and around 35 driver/technicians

Key Skills/Experience Needed:

• Ideally come from a freight forwarding background for last 2-3 years minimum
• Experience in routing and scheduling
• Experience with new customs procedure since Brexit
• Positive attitude a must
• Customer focused as dealing with clients on a daily basis
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to work well as a team
• Computer literate