Logistics Broker / Transport Broker
Hinckley
Salary: £34,000 rising to £38,000 after 6 months probationary period
Duration: Permanent
Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) between 07:00 to 09:00 start time
Empowered Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Logistics Broker / Transport Broker for one of of clients based in Hinckley. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Logistics Broker / Transport Broker to join a small, dynamic team within a busy subcontract haulage operation.
Logistics Broker / Transport Broker Key Requirements:
Empowered Personnel is looking for a results driven Logistics Broker / Transport Broker to manage and coordinate transport solutions for clients. This role is 95% B2B sales and account management, highly reactive but also requires someone proactive to drive repeat business and generate new business opportunities. You will be working to set targets and KPIs and our client is looking for someone who is motivated to overachieve, not just meet expectations. You must be money motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure using your own initiative. Working closely with customers and haulier partners, you will deliver cost effective, efficient and reliable transport services. Excellent communication skills and strong geographical knowledge of the UK and Ireland are essential to be considered for this role.
Logistics Broker / Transport Broker Key Responsibilities:
Source, negotiate, and secure transport solutions as a Logistics Broker / Transport Broker
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and hauliers
Drive B2B sales to meet and exceed targets, focusing on repeat and new business opportunities
Monitor delivery performance and notify customers with any delays
Work on a rota basis to provide on-call support (5/6-week pattern)
Use transport management systems such as Mandata and Haulage Index to manage operations effectively
Contribute positively as part of a small team, supporting colleagues as required
Work to set targets and KPIs, striving to overachieve consistently
Logistics Broker / Transport Broker - What’s on Offer:
On call rota (1 week in every 7 increasing to 1 in 10 as team grows) with £100 additional pay per week whilst on call
22 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays
Auto enrolment Starting salary £34,000, rising to £38,000 after 6 month probation
Company bonus scheme (eligible after 3 months’ service)
Monday Friday, 8.5-hour working day (45 hours per week including 30 min paid break)
Flexible start times between 07:00 - 09:00
Pension scheme after 3 month service
Logistics Broker / Transport Broker Key Requirements:
Proven experience as a Logistics Broker / Transport Broker, freight broker, or transport planner is essential
Experience using Mandata and Haulage Exchange essential
Strong B2B and B2C sales experience with a results driven mindset
Money motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
Able to react quickly to operational demands while driving repeat and new business
Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship building skills
Strong geographical knowledge of the UK and Ireland
Commercially minded with a focus on delivering value and exceptional service
Able to work under pressure, meet targets and KPIs, and overachieve consistently
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Logistics Broker / Transport Broker to join a supportive team and make a real impact in a fast-paced, busy subcontract haulage operation.
For further information or to apply, please call Empowered Personnel on (phone number removed) or send you CV to (url removed)