Role: Logistics Broker (Based in Hinckley)
Job Type: Permanent, full‑time.
Responsibilities
* Resource and allocate loads daily to maximise margin.
* Ensure deliveries are scheduled on time and meet customer expectations.
* Proactively seek additional work through various trading platforms used by the business.
* Engage with new and existing customers to drive repeat business.
* Maintain regular contact with the company haulier base to ensure continuous supply.
* Monitor delivery performance and notify customers of any delays.
* Set targets in line with operational KPI’s.
* Ensure all information is accurate and up to date within the TMS (Mandata).
* Duty on call on a rota basis.
Skills & Experience
* Fully PC literate with knowledge of common Microsoft systems and aptitude to quickly learn other transport management systems.
* Extensive experience in negotiating transport rates with subcontractors.
* Fully conversant with the legislation around driver’s hours, vehicles and the Working Time Directive.
* Detailed knowledge of the transport and General Haulage market across the UK.
* Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
* Excellent telephone skills.
Benefits
* Additional leave.
* Company pension.
* Free parking and on‑site parking.
Ability to commute/relocate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Experience: Logistics: 1 year (preferred).
Work Location: In‑person (Hinckley).
Pay: £35,000.00‑£39,000.00 per year.
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