Details:
- Salary: £13 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Peterborough Cambridgeshire
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
We are currently recruiting a Transport Assistant for a family run Logistics Company in the Peterborough area.
What's in it for me:
* Monday to Friday - No Weekends!
* 9am -5pm
* Based in Peterborough
* £13.00 per hour
* Immediate start
About the Transport Assistant Role:
The role of the Transport Assistant plays a key part in supporting the smooth operation of the Traffic office. In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination of transport/driver schedules and other administrative tasks. As part of this role, you will take ownership for ensuring efficient communication with drivers, customers and other depots to pro-actively manage delivery schedules and deal with potential issues.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Traffic scheduling - collaborating with traffic planners across the operation, schedule deliveries and co-ordinate the movement of goods and vehicles both efficiently and in line with customer requirements.
* Communication / Problem Resolution - Communicate with colleagues, customers and drivers regarding changes to schedules or unplanned events with a view to resolve issues or challenges. Working closely with the customer service team, respond to customer emails and phone calls as required.
* Compliance - Ensure adherence and compliance with all industry regulations and in-house policies and procedures.
* Administrative Tasks / Record Keeping - Assist with the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records in relation to transportation activities.
* Sales Ledger Support / Collaboration - Assist the accounts/invoicing team by answering queries on deliveries, thus playing a key part in invoices being raised in a timely manner.
Experience / Key Skills Required:
* Previous experience in a Transport or Logistics operation
* Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Able to build good relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers
* Conscientious & detail orientated
* Solution driven
* Good interpersonal skills
* Good team player
* Persuasive and professional approach
If you would like to be considered for the Transport Assistant role apply today