Our client, leading transport company, based in Essex who specialise in providing logistics services and assisting the carriage of both import and export cargo are looking for Booking & Administrator Team Leaders to join their friendly team. This is a Maternity cover (12months) although for the right candidate may turn into a permanent position.
Hours and Days of work are Monday to Friday Hours
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Oversee and ensure efficient running of the team.
* Monitor mailbox and make sure everything is replied to / actioned in a timely manner.
* Participate in all day to day bookings / administration activities including, actioning emails, speaking to customers, distributing emails to correct people.
* Assist with effective liaison, support and assistance between bookings/administration department and customers / rest of company.
* Assist with preparation and agreement of individual action plans and targets for team members.
* Assist in checking rate confirmations, rating jobs and sending invoices.
* Participate in basic administration jobs such as answering telephone calls, data input & arranging meetings.
* Liaise with support teams to solve any IT or system issues that affect your team.
MUST HAVE:
* Strong IT skills - knowledge in Microsoft Office & Excel.
* Experience in an office environment.
* Be willing to learn new software.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:
* Experience with TOPS
* Experience in Haulage / shipping industry.
* Experience being a team leader.
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you