LV Logistics have an exciting opportunity for a Transport coordinator to join the team! You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary.
About us
We are a privately owned, global logistics company with a strong reputation for delivering reliable and efficient services to our customers. As a growing organisation, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities of our Transport coordinator :
- To assist in the management and smooth running of the network, dealing with the daily issues concerning customers, drivers and depots with a specific emphasis on customer needs and expectations.
- Assisting with Driver compliance, Vehicle servicing compliance & defects.
- Planning, co-ordinating and prioritising incoming orders for collection and delivery to ensure specified timings are met.
- Liaising between drivers, fellow network members, and external customers.
- Effectively dealing with any vehicle / driver scheduling issues.
- Plan available resource for collections and deliveries to maintain customer service expectations.
- Fully brief drivers regarding duties; including collection points, delivery points, pallet quantities, weights and any special instructions.
- Liaising, briefing and debriefing warehouse and administration teams.
- Providing daily operational KPI’s.
- Ensuring customer’s delivery needs are met.
- Effectively resolving any customer complaints / service failures.
What we are looking for in our Transport coordinator :
Positive, enthusiastic, dedicated and able to fit into a busy and productive team.Good local geographical knowledge.Proficiency in Microsoft 365 - Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and internal systems.Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work in a pressurised environment.Ability to balance conflicting priorities with strong decision makingExcellent customer service skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Be articulate and have meticulous attention to detail.Possess a strong team working ethic, with influencing and negotiating skills.Have the tenacity to succeed and the ability to grow in the role.Flexible regarding cover for holiday and sickness cover.The role includes cover for night trunk despatch shift 9.30am-6pm, this will be required during holiday & sickness periods.
The successful candidate will be a member of a small team and report directly to the UPN Manager. This role is a full-time permanent position with a starting salary from £25k subject to experience. Typical hours are 9am to 5pm.
Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package : We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including :
Performance bonuses25 days annual leave + Bank holidays + your birthday off if it falls on a working day!Bike2Work SchemeElectric Car Salary Sacrifice SchemeHealthcare PlanLife assurance coverWellbeing Package including discounted gym memberships, mental health support, GP anytime service.Occupational Sick payPlease note, only successful candidates will be contacted.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Transport coordinator, then please click ‘apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you