Streamline Services are looking for an experienced Senior Transport Operator on behalf of our client, a global freight forwarder, based in Peterborough.
This is a full-time permanent role, Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM. Salary is NEG DOE + Excellent benefits and career opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate daily transport operations throughout the UK & Europe
- Allocate jobs to contractors and scheduling
- Book shipping space with ferry operators using internet portals, optimizing utilisation
- Ensure timely receipt and processing of bookings, meeting commitments made to clients
- Maintain accurate and up to date information in our computer systems related to each job
- Utilise satellite tracking systems to monitor the locations of trailers and trucks for efficient tracking
- Promptly identify and report any concerns related to potential or actual losses on movements
- Liaise with suppliers and utilise freight exchanges to ensure the continuous movement of trailers
- Generate accurate and timely invoices to recover demurrage and additional charges
- Engage with trailer suppliers to arrange MOT, servicing and repair of trailers
- General administrative duties
Requirements:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a transport environment, ideally in a senior role
- In depth understanding of driver hours regulations and other relevant industry regulations
- Experience in European transport operations
- Strong communication skills to convey requirements & to collaborate with suppliers/stakeholders
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible approach to duties and tasks
- Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure / cost of poor quality
- Consistently manages the task in hand