Transport Coordinator / Planner - Container Transport

An opportunity has arisen for a Container Transport Coordinator to join an established logistics provider specialising in container transport, LCL distribution, freight transport and warehousing services.

As a Container Transport Coordinator, you will coordinate daily container transport operations, ensuring deliveries, collections and customer requirements are managed efficiently.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £60,000 plus company car and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

? Coordinating daily deliveries and collections, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time.
? Entering and maintaining transport bookings using operational transport software.
? Responding promptly and professionally to incoming calls and emails.
? Coordinating and managing subcontracted transport providers.
? Keeping operational systems and records accurate and up to date.
? Managing customer accounts and maintaining effective working relationships.
? Resolving day-to-day transport issues and making appropriate operational decisions.


The candidates from the following background will be considered:

? Transport Coordinator, Transport Planner, Container Transport Coordinator, Container Transport Planner, Transport Operations Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Logistics Operations Coordinator, Transport & Logistics Coordinator, Traffic Coordinator, Traffic Planner, Traffic Operator, Transport Operator, Transport Administrator, Transport Scheduler, Freight Coordinator, Distribution Coordinator, Customer Account Coordinator, Import Coordinator, Haulage Coordinator


What we are looking for:

Essential:

? Prior experience within container transport is essential.
? 2 years previous experience within a distribution environment.
? Strong knowledge of UK geography.
? Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
? Strong written and verbal communication skills.
? Confident problem-s