Transport Coordinator / Planner :AContainer Transport

TipTopJob; Stowmarket; Sur place; GBP 54 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Salary

A company car

Performance-based bonuses

On-site parking

Résumé du poste

TipTopJob is seeking a Container Transport Coordinator to join our logistics operations in the UK. The role focuses on coordinating daily container transport activities, managing deliveries and collections, and ensuring customer requirements are met efficiently.

You will use transport software to book and track movements, respond to inquiries, and coordinate with subcontracted providers. A strong UK geography knowledge base and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previously worked in container transport or similar role.
• Experience in distribution/logistics environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography and regions.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate daily deliveries and collections, ensuring on-time execution.
• Enter and maintain transport bookings using TOPS or equivalent software.
• Respond promptly to calls and emails.
• Coordinate and manage subcontracted transport providers.
• Keep systems and records accurate and up to date.
• Manage customer accounts and maintain relationships.
• Resolve day-to-day transport issues and make operational decisions.

Connaissances

UK geography

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Outils

TOPS transport software

Excel

Word

Outlook

Description du poste

An opportunity has arisen for a Container Transport Coordinator to join an established logistics provider specialising in container transport, LCL distribution, freight transport and warehousing services.

As a Container Transport Coordinator, you will coordinate daily container transport operations, ensuring deliveries, collections and customer requirements are managed efficiently.

This full:time permanent role offers a salary of A GBP 60,000 plus company car and benefits.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Coordinating daily deliveries and collections, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time.
• Entering and maintaining transport bookings using operational transport software.
• Responding promptly and professionally to incoming calls and emails.
• Coordinating and managing subcontracted transport providers.
• Keeping operational systems and records accurate and up to date.
• Managing customer accounts and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Resolving day:to:day transport issues and making appropriate operational decisions.

The Candidates From The Following Background Will Be Considered

• Transport Coordinator, Transport Planner, Container Transport Coordinator, Container Transport Planner, Transport Operations Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Logistics Operations Coordinator, Transport and Logistics Coordinator, Traffic Coordinator, Traffic Planner, Traffic Operator, Transport Operator, Transport Administrator, Transport Scheduler, Freight Coordinator, Distribution Coordinator, Customer Account Coordinator, Import Coordinator, Haulage Coordinator

Essential

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Container Transport Coordinator or in a similar role.
• Prior experience within container transport is essential.
• Approx. 2 years previous experience within a distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident problem:solving and decision:making skills.

Desirable

• Experience of LCL transport and/or a distribution environment would be beneficial.
• Experience using TOPS transport software is preferred.

Shift

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am:5:00pm

Whats on offer

• Competitive Salary
• A company car.
• Performance:based bonuses.
• On:site parking.

This is a great opportunity for a Container Transport Coordinator to take responsibility for a key operational role and contribute to the continued development of the business.

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