Job description

Logistics Manager - temp to perm

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Logistics Coordinator on a 15-month fixed term contract to provide a range of administrative assistance to the Operations team and to contribute to the achievement of the business-wide objectives.

Duties:

Co-ordinate drivers by planning routes using company systems to ensure effective and efficient utilisation of our vehicles & ensure that the associated systems and paperwork are completed correctly and in a timely manner.

Liaise with external and internal customers to effectively manage fleet and resources, ensuring seamless delivery to and from our stores, communicating with external suppliers as appropriate.

Audit environmental compliance of approved tipping and quarry sites

Ensure compliance with Vehicle and Operating Services Agency (VOSA) requirements through weekly monitoring .

Undertake a range of other duties, ad-hoc work and projects as requested by the Performance Manager, Operations Controller and Logistics Support Officer.

You’ll need to have:

Excellent organisation and administration skills.

Excellent customer service skills

A good standard of Microsoft Office skills and other standard desktop packages, in particular Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level is preferrable)

Demonstrable knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures

A positive attitude and the ability to operate individually and as part of a team

Ability to adapt to unexpected and varied circumstances

The following is also desirable but not essential:

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Valid Driving Licence

Benefits - once permanently employed

Starting salary of £29,423

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Retail discounts and cashback scheme

Annual salary review and discretionary bonus

Comprehensive training

Backline

UNIFORM

• Backline Logistics Hi Vis Vest and Branded Polo Shirts provided
• Steel Toe Cap Boots provided

THE BENEFITS OF BACKLINE

• Pension
• Weekly Pay with an online platform to see your payslips
• Temp to Perm opportunities
• All uniform provided
• 24 hour manned phones for support
• Working for a premium brand synonymous with great service

Backline cannot be compared to traditional recruitment businesses. We look to build long term relationships with workers by offering unique benefits, enhancing skills, maximising pay and making full-time, permanent employment a reality

All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Devon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: EX0019