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Salary- Salary: Up to £32,500 + Benefits
- Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (RG21)
- Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join a leading multinational transport business. This role is office-based and requires a dedicated individual who can manage orders, deliver excellent customer service, and liaise effectively with both internal and external customers.
Day to Day of the role:- Manage and track a team of drivers to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Assist drivers in resolving on-road issues and manage third-party suppliers.
- Act as the key interface between the daily operation, drivers, and customers, maintaining high levels of customer service.
- Plan orders according to customer requirements, often with short notice.
- Utilise our bespoke Transport Management System (TMS) to process, arrange, and send routes to drivers.
- Perform operational administration as required.
- Contact customers to book in collections and deliveries.
- Carry out any other duties as requested.
- Experience in an operational role within logistics or haulage (e.g., Logistics Operative, Traffic Controller, Transport Planner).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain high levels of accuracy.
- Confident and professional telephone manner.
- Ability to build positive working relationships and prioritise tasks efficiently.
- 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
- Death in service benefit.
- Onsite café and plenty of free parking.
- Close proximity to Basingstoke Station.
- Potential opportunities to progress to a Transport Planner role.
To apply for this Transport Coordinator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
