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Form of work
SalaryWe are actively looking to engage logistics professionals for an exciting new role as a Transport Despatcher in Leciester!
Client Details
Our client has been in the manufacturing space for over 310 years! Starting as a small, family-run, business they have now grown to turnover in excess of £250 million in revenue a year. The business have a host of recycling & manufacturing sites in the Leicester area with over 3000 employees.
Description
As a Transport Despatcher you will actively report into the on-site Transport Operations Manager at the Leicester recycling & manufacturing site. You will have the following roles and responsibilities:
- Day to day responsibilities will include, but not limited to; daily checks on transport orders, scheduling management, POD retrieval, and updating system.
- Handling customer enquiries via telephone and email, dealing with both inbound and outbound communication.
- Daily checks on transport orders to ensure they have been collected and delivered in line with Customer requirements.
- Responsibility for MOT's, TACHO, RFL, Accounts, Fuel Cards and Driver information within a company wide fleet management systems.
- Working alongside the transport supervisor and supporting the day-to-day planning of vehicles.
- Booking in collections and deliveries.
- Liaise with drivers & customer service teams regarding ETAs and problem solving.
- Checking the driver paperwork is accurate and correct.
- Administration duties include extensive data inputting, filing, keeping staff records up to date.
Profile
The successful Transport Despatcher will be easily commutable of Leicester and have the following skills & experience:
- 2+ years' experience in transport and/or distribution logistics
- Experience managing fleets of 10+ vehicles
- Experience of transport planning, co-ordination, scheduling and / or compliance.
- Experience of driver management is desirable
- Commutable to Leicester
Job Offer
- £28,000-£30,000
- 32 day annual leave
- Company wide profit related bonus scheme
- Company PerkBox benefits account
