Job Description
Transport Scheduler - Bulk & Bags
Nantwich
Salary: £30K + dependent on skills and experience
HJ Lea Oakes Ltd are manufacturers and suppliers of top-quality animal and livestock feeds, serving customers across the United Kingdom.
We are currently looking for a full-time Transport Scheduler to join our team in delivering outstanding customer service. This vacancy is based in our main office at Aston Mill.
Job Description and Profile
This role involves scheduling deliveries, liaising with number of production sites, coordinating with drivers, Customer Service department and customers to best meet the demand. It is a role that requires good communication skills and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
Requirements:
* Prior experience in routing vehicles (20+), preferably in farm/yard deliveries
* CPC holder (or willing to acquire the qualification with company’s assistance)
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Scheduling deliveries within the requirements of work time directive and with the law.
* Communicating the schedule to production sites, own drivers and outside hauliers.
* Tracking the deliveries – point of contact for Customer Service dept and customers.
* Working with Transport Manager to ensure all vehicles adhere to MOT, service, cleaning schedules etc.
* Keeping all appropriate records.
Skills and Specifications:
* Excellent communication skills, good command of spoken and written English.
* Good numeracy, literacy, strong IT skills (required to work on industry specific software – training provided).
* Eye for detail on specific instructions.
* Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
* The successful candidate will be energetic, friendly, and well presented.
* Interest in helping and working with customers.
Terms:
* Full time position (40 hours a week, normally Monday to Friday, but involving weekend work when necessary)
* Competitive salary OF £30K + with additional benefits:
* Company pension, Additional holidays, Company Sick Pay, Bike2Work scheme,
* free on-site parking
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