Transport Coordinator (Nights)

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Job summary

A logistics staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Transport Coordinator for night shifts. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in transport planning and involves ensuring seamless operation between shifts. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of driver legislation and geography. This is a permanent position with 4on 4off shifts and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Transport Planning required.
• 1 year experience in EU to UK Customs and ETSF procedures required.
• Preferred experience in Air Cargo and HGV driver management for 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the plan for night shift and the following day is executed.
• Collaborating with operations team for excellent service delivery.
• Making necessary adjustments based on operational demands.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent customer service awareness

Problem-solving ability

Ability to cope with pressure

Teamwork skills

Understanding of transport industry legislation

Excellent command of UK and Continental European geography

Good IT skills

Tools

Office based software

Job description

TRANSPORT CO-ORDINATOR (NIGHT SHIFT)

Vanta Staffing are recruiting for a Transport Coordinator (Nights) to work for our client based in Slough

We are looking for an experienced Transport Coordinator with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be efficient, competent, and committed member of the Team. Working collaboratively with the overall operations team to deliver the shared aim of consistently providing excellent service delivery, to our customers. This shift is key to our on-going service provision, as you will be the main link between the day and the night shift, then into the following day. The shift is a cross-over, as you will be heavily involved with the plan for the coming night and also the next day. Then, you will ensure that the plan is seen-through, making any necessary adjustments required, before passing this on in a detailed handover to the oncoming Day shift supervisor.

This is a permanent role working 4on 4off shifts, starting at 19:00 hours and finishing at 07:00 hours the following morning. There will also be opportunity to work overtime.

Main Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent customer service awareness and fulfilment
• Excellent ability to problem-solve
• Ability to cope with pressure and fast-paced change
• Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team
• A good understanding of the transport industry and also driver legislation
• An excellent command of both the UK and Continental European geography.
• Background knowledge in several modes of freight movement, particularly airfreight.
• Good IT skills with Office based software knowledge.
• Transport Planning: 2 years’ experience required
• EU to UK Customs and ETSF procedures: 1 year experience required
• Air Cargo and HGV driver management: 2 years’ experience preferred
• Good communication skills, ability to work alone & as part of a team.
• Applicants should be of a clean & smart appearance.

To be considered for this position please send your CV today.