Transport Coordinator / Planner - Container Transport

Additional Resources Ltd; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Container Transport Coordinator to manage daily container transport operations, bookings, and customer requirements, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed accurately and on time. You will coordinate subcontracted providers and maintain up-to-date records across multiple systems.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in container transport, a solid knowledge of UK geography, and strong MS Office skills (Word and

Qualifications

• Previously worked as Container Transport Coordinator or in a similar role.
• Prior experience within container transport is essential.
• 2 years previous experience within a distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word & Excel).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Container transport coordination

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

UK geography

Communication

Tools

Transport software

Job description

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 £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 & 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

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• 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, Exce