Transport Co-ordinator/Administrator 27.5 hrs per week

location of work : Buckingham 

Hours of work : 0930am - 1500  Monday to Friday 

25 days annual plus statutory bank holidays

Our client based in Buckingham is looking to expand their team and are seeking someone is used to working in a high pressure environment, excellent communcation skills, have attention to detail and is tenacious

Job Summary

Arranging, scheduling & monitoring material deliveries from Europe to UK sites.

Hiring & Monitoring Plant items as required by Contracts Department to UK sites.

Monitoring Trade, H&S Certification, and booking renewal courses.

Responsible for but not limited to the following items:-

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and co-ordinate arranging material transport with the Contracts team.

• Best buy from various transportation companies, transportation of materials into UK Sites.

• Plan and co-ordinate transport operations liaising with Durotan Contracts team, material suppliers, and transportation companies.

• Manage importation process with suppliers and transportation companies.

• Monitor transport costs, and delivery times.

• Update and report on delivery, and dispatch requirements.

• Ensure IT systems in place are maintained and kept updated.

• Track shipments/Deliveries.

• Resolve problems concerning transportation, supplier collections, and refer to manager if and when required.

• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication. Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Excellent customer service and client relations skills.

• Best buy from various plant hire companies, plant items to support contracts team.

• Arrange deliveries/collections of plant items as directed by contracts team.

• Off hire plant with suppliers, monitor and report on live hires weekly to contracts team.

• Liaise with customers regarding delivery/collection of plant to sites.

Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!

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