Transport Coordinator
Ref No.
HR108
Salary
£26,000 - £30,000
Location
Immingham
Job Type
Full Time - 37.5 Hours
Humber Recruitment are resourcing two Transport Coordinators for a new client of ours based in Immingham.
Position Summary
As Transport Coordinator you will support the transport function of the business, with the coordination of import & export road shipments from start to finish, including quotation, ensuring that clients receive excellent customer service throughout all aspects of their enquiry. You will liaise with internal & external clients for all transport-related issues and bookings.
Compliance
Understands and complies conscientiously with company standards, guidelines and policies, including but not limited to QA, Health & Safety, Aviation Security, Compliance, HMRC Regulations etc.
You are required to operate within:
- Pentagon Freight Services QHSE, human resources and standard operating procedures
- Legal requirements including but not limited to dangerous goods, customs, quarantine and transport security
- Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance guidelines
- Customer’s policies and procedures
Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
- Report all hazards, near misses and events immediately
- Comply with the requirements of PFS QHSE Management System and assist the organisation on occasion in times of emergency.
- Maintain a high standard of work quality through accuracy and efficiency when completing tasks
Behaviours
You are required to behave in an appropriate manner while representing the Client in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
In addition, you are required to demonstrate the following behaviours:
| BEHAVIOUR | MEASURES |
| Teamwork | Recognise the impact you have on others and the value they bring to the team. Ability to work together to ensure everyone achieves their goals, carries their own share of responsibilities and offers assistance and acknowledges other’s work needs |
| Responsibility and Accountability | Ability to accept responsibility and make decisions |
| Time Management | Ensuring that tasks are completed on time through efficient organization and planning |
| Work Quality | Maintaining a high standard of work quality through accuracy and efficiency when completing tasks |
| Communication | Uses appropriate form of communication and ensures message is clear, concise and understood while showing respect for others |
| Work Attitude | Displays a positive attitude, maintains a high degree of commitment and seeks continuous self-improvement |
| Appearance | Maintaining a smart and professional appearance at all times |
| Timekeeping & Attendance | Ensuring you arrive at work on time and are punctual throughout the day. Regularly attending work and complying with Sickness policy |
Position Responsibilities
The Transport Coordinator is responsible and accountable for (but not limited to) the following:
- Provide competitive pricing and transport solutions to clients that meet their needs
- Ensuring that awarded jobs are processed and followed through to completion
- Provide proactive updates to clients, resolving any issues that may arise
- Billing clients as per working SOPs
- Producing and completing all necessary paperwork, such as pre-alerts, CMRs
- Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of transport service
- Ensure job files are processed and completed within the TMS
- Load planning for both domestic and international trailers
Selection Criteria – Essential
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Forward-thinking
- Good communication skills
- Be a team player
- Good working with numbers
- Computer literate
Selection Criteria – Desirable
- European and Domestic Road Freight Experience
- Dangerous Goods Knowledge
To apply for the position, click the apply button below or at the top of the page and complete the form. For more information on the role, call our team on 01472 729768 and we will be happy to assist. You can visit our jobs page to see our full list of available vacancies.