Road Freight Operations Executive

Description

Our client is a well–established global Freight forwarding, express, international parcels, warehousing and logistics provider. A vast network with more than 354 locations across 60 countries and with 13,000 employees serving customers and attending to the details of their business round the clock, around the globe.

We are now looking for a Road Freight Operations Executive based in Wednesbury. The hours for this role are Monday to Friday – 12pm/Noon – 9:00pm with 1 hour's break

You will be responsible for the smooth movement of trailers from the UK to Ireland and back based in the depot in Wednesbury.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Manifest daily trailers and send related pre–advices

Update collection and delivery status in a timely manner

Responsible for web bookings

Monitor, chase and process all POD's ensuring timely updating of internal system.

Log and report outturn daily reports, cross referencing any discrepancies, completion of new job references, delivery notes and amending of job details

Contact hauliers to provide quotations for special collections/deliveries

Monitor and deal with transport queries by liaising with other depots

Checking that collections are clear and populating the planning sheet

Responsible for creation and issuing of run sheets detailing all collections and deliveries

Working with Warehouse and Transport teams to ensure smooth and efficient movement of all shipments

Customer Service – dealing with queries from customers, subcontractors and drivers and assist

Key skills & Experience

You will have Freight or Transport experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word

Highly organised and a team player

Deadline focused

Flexible, adaptable and quick to learn

Ability to work on own initiative

Excellent communication skills

Must be able to work well under pressure

Fluent English, both written and spoken is essential

Highly focused, administrative role so attention to detail is essential.

Package and Benefits

Salary up to 31,300

Life Assurance (available after 6 months of service)

Flu Jab Voucher

Occupational Health Services

Monthly Employee Recognition Program

Regular Social Activities

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays

Special Shipping Rates

Pension

Ad ID: 5417417597