Overview
Tarmac Chester-Le-Street, England, United Kingdom
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Location: Birtley in Birtley, Chester-le-Street, Co Durham. This fixed-term contract is for 9 months to provide maternity cover. The role is commutable from Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Consett, Durham, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, South Shields, Wallsend and surrounding areas. Working hours are 42.5 per week, Monday to Friday starting at 7:30am with a 1 hour lunch. Following training, hybrid working may be available.
We are committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Distribution Supervisor, work with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders including customers, customer service, planning and haulage drivers.
* Handle inbound and outbound calls
* Process customer orders
* Raise safety concerns immediately
* Proactively chase and inform of changes
* Handle complaints
* Communicate effectively with key stakeholders
* Record data accurately
* Uphold company values
* Manage assets and materials efficiently
* Source and manage external assets
* Manage costs effectively
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a hectic planning role and thrive in a busy, customer-focused environment with multiple stakeholders. Suitable candidates will also have:
* Excellent planning and organisational skills
* Excellent time management and the ability to multi-task
* Proven customer service and telephone skills
* Attention to detail
* Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels
* Teamwork capability
* Decisiveness and commercial awareness
* IT literacy
* Good geographical knowledge of the North East region (preferred)
* Knowledge of transport law (preferred but not essential)
Why Tarmac
We offer opportunities for career development and a rewards package including:
* Bonus scheme
* Enhanced holiday entitlement
* Contributory pension scheme
* Access to the Tarmac Rewards site with discounts
* Employee Assistance helpline (free and confidential)
* Employee Communities (nine networks) including REACH
* Training and development opportunities
How to apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Applications are received on a rolling basis and the closing date may be moved forward if there is a large volume of applicants.
Equality statement: Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment for all employees.
Job Reference: tarmac/TP/112/7184
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