BEFORE APPLYING PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFROMATION.
All applicants are subject to a DBS check, which must be clear once completed.
This position is based in Basildon, Essex - Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.30pm (37.5hrs per week). No Hybrid Working
The ability to drive would be beneficial due to company location. Public transport cannot be replied upon
Previous office experience would be beneficial- Essential
Excellent Customer Skills - Essential
Excellent Attention to detail is essential
ROLE: This is a trainee role. The Post holder will be working with the UK Transport planner to learn how to :
· Plan UK domestic Vehicles
· Planning of loads to maximise returns for the business
· Maintain high quality service levels to clients
· Enter consignments on appropriate systems
· Assist with managing Co. fleet vehicles and third party supplier relationships
· Working alongside the European Department team to ensure the smooth running of the deliveries and collections
· Bookings Jobs & Manifests onto FMS system.
· Ensuring any discrepancies are reported to relevant European operators
· Resolving issues that drivers may encounter on a day-to-day basis or reporting the issue to relevant department to get resolution
· Dealing directly with existing clients to answer any question relating to their consignment in a courteous professional manner.
· Quoting clients from a designated tariff
· Ensuring all consignments have POD assigned to them and then upload onto relevant system.
· Dealing with any issues warehouse may encounter in identifying freight.
· To report any issues in a respectful and polite manner to the relevant department personnel.
· Planning deliveries to domestic vehicles efficiently and instructing drivers accordingly.
· Printing daily run sheets
· Ensuring vehicles are run to maximize profitability
· Ensuring drivers comply with UK driver’s hours regs
· Understanding the basics of load capacities and vehicle restrictions.
· Ensuring files are charged correctly and efficiently
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £21,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you drive and have use of a vehicle?
- If you do not drive, do you live within walking distance of SS14 ?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Office: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
