Warehouse Technical Coordinator
Location: Hounslow area
Salary: 28 - 33.000p.a, depending on experience
Contract: Full Time, permanent
Requirements:
5-year checkable employment history to satisfy CAA
DBS check
Satisfactory Previous employment references
Valid Forklift License
Driving License with min 3 points
Skills/Industry qualifications:
Experience working in a similar role with coldchain operations is preferred
Good educational background
Industry relevant qualifications, i.e. IATA Dangerous Good by Air, Good Distribution Practice, Coldchain training, i.e. Envirotainer Academy (advantage)
Excellent IT skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Attention to detail
Ability to work steadily under pressure
Ability to take ownership of key projects & tasks
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Our client is part of a group with head offices internationally. Their UK facility is located in the Hounslow area and consists of a small and friendly team of skilled logistics professionals who undertake and are responsible for the smooth day-to-day operational running of an international logistics company.
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established young company, develop skills with a knowledgeable team, & a good prospect to advance with an international growing company.
The role of Warehouse Technical Coordinator is to bridge the gap between general cargo logistics and technical logistics within a single facility enabling full regulatory compliance that is required to maintain high profile industry licenses to serve global supply chains
You will be responsible for looking after a small warehouse of a logistics company with a focus on cold chain operations. Experience working in a similar role with coldchain operations is preferred.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Electronic Booking in/out freight within company warehouse adhering to company Regulated Agent protocols & working to established SOPs.
Warehouse stock control & ordering industry equipment when required & projecting additional orders due to supplier delays.
Preparing Temperature chain shipping systems for international transport
Conducting performance checks on motorised shipping units
3PL logistics pick & pack for medical equipment’s daily operations
Strong communication with Suppliers & Agents
Management of cloud based Temp chain monitoring equipment and responding to Alert notifications.
Communicating with Operations team agents for shipping details such as pickup times, shipping method, delivery date, and any special requirements.
Fully convergent in international shipping label requirements
Banding, shrink wrapping large shipping systems fit for airfreight
Reviewing shipping documents for all freight for Import & Export to support Operations team
Maintaining electronic & paper records adhering with industry licence requirements
Attending client locations to assist with speciality projects
Communicating with Quality team proactively for technical & maintenance issues
Scheduling local suppliers for any work required
To take a lead in ensuring equipment calibrations are maintained and equipment is maintained and fit for purpose.
Ensuring time critical and temperature-controlled cargo is stored at the correct temperature at both airline and within our own facility.
Understanding and knowledge of MHRA and Home Office requirements for the storage and handling of medical products