Job Title: Transport Co-ordinator Location: S & R Smith and Son, Essex | Part of the Lockwood Group Shift: 4 on 4 off, 0600 – 1800 Salary: £ 36,000 As our business continues to improve the way we operate and expand, we're looking for an organised and proactive Transport Co-ordinator to join our team based on Hedley Avenue, Grays. You'll have the chance to work with teams across our 7 sites and will be a key contact for our team of Drivers. If you're keen to learn, have a level of experience in a transport planning role and enjoy a fast –paced environment, our Transport Co-ordinator role could be for you! Key Responsibilities: Efficient vehicle planning and allocations, ensuring all systems are kept accurately updated Building of groupage loads across our artic and rigid fleet, looking for ways to continuously improve our groupage operation Arranging trailer movements where necessary and working with our Fleet and Compliance Manager, to keep the fleet well maintained Ensure productive briefings take place with all drivers and handover teams to ensure the smooth running of all operations Respond and monitor email groups, actioning when necessary Assisting with the management of the driver diary, making necessary changes to allocated work Monitor vehicles to ensure they are on time for delivery slots Complete vehicle spot checks to ensure our cabs are kept to our high standards To have flexibility within role to cover changes in priority of workload Complete general office duties i.e. dealing with incoming telephone queries, filing, and dealing with any associated queries To be aware of all Health and Safety issues relating to the post and to ensure compliance with the Company's Health and Safety Policy and associated procedures and guidance Requirements: Proactive mind-set with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience in a transport environment, ideally a previous planning role Local area knowledge is preferred, but not essential Strong organisational and multitasking skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to work closely with our Driver teams Why Join Us? Friendly and supportive work environment Opportunities for career growth and development within the wider Lockwood Group Free on-site parking Multiple employee engagement initiatives to get involved with - and we're always keen for new ideas!