Transport contract assistant

Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Salary: £27,800 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Contract Assistant to join a busy and growing transport and logistics operation. This role is ideal for an organised and detail-oriented individual looking to develop a career within logistics, transport planning, and operations support.

Working closely with the Transport Planning team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of transport activities while supporting a portfolio of high-profile customer contracts.

• Support the Transport Planner with daily operational activities.
• Act as the main point of contact for collection depots and transport carriers.
• Coordinate and book collection times with relevant depots.
• Monitor trailer availability and utilisation across multiple locations.
• Proactively monitor operational activity and identify potential issues.
• Provide clear and accurate reporting on operational performance and exceptions.
• Track collections and maintain issue logs, escalating any anomalies as required.
• Ensure procedures and service standards are consistently followed.