Logistics Co-ordinator Aberdeen, Scotland
Job description
RWG is the leading global provider of approved maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Siemens-Energy industrial aero-derivative gas generators and power turbines. We are authorised to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Rolls-Royce marine gas turbines used for marine propulsion.
RWG recognises the importance and values a diverse workforce brings to the company and welcome applications from anyone who has the necessary skills to carry out this role.
Due to an internal promotion, a vacancy has arisen within the Purchasing & Logistics Department for a Logistics Co-ordinator. The successful candidate will be based at Dyce, Aberdeen and may also work under our hybrid model and will report to the Purchasing & Logistics Manager. The primary function will be to support the Logistics team to arrange transportation (local, national and International) in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with Company procedures and both UK and overseas country specific requirements.
Job Description:
- Provide an efficient service to both customers and all RWG departments.
- Plan workload to ensure deadlines are met and queries are followed up.
- Maintain filing (scanning) and tidy workplace to ensure full traceability.
- Work in accordance with RWG procedures and guidelines.
- Carry out all work in accordance with RWG’s Shipping procedures as well as those of HM Revenue & Customs and The Department for Transport/Civil Aviation Authority.
- Ensure that all transportation is carried out in accordance with Company procedures.
- Be aware of Health & Safety issues in the workplace, including that of Contractors and highlight any concerns.
- Communicate effectively within the department and provide support and assistance to other staff/customers/suppliers where appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with all Company policies.
- Maintain accurate records and meet HMRC reporting deadlines.
- Actively highlight an improvement opportunity that may contribute to ensuring the safety of our people, improve quality standards and take care of the environment.
- Undertake other duties as may be reasonably required to meet the needs of the business.
- There may be a need to work out with normal working hours to meet the needs of the business.
Experience:
- An extensive knowledge of HM Revenue & Customs procedures, in particular Inward and Outward Processing Reliefs and a similar knowledge of Trade Compliance, along with an understanding of Department for Transportation/CAA Aviation Security Regulations.
- Experience of multi-mode transportation requirements.
- Detailed knowledge of International shipping including the operation of documentary letter of credits.
- Good organisational skills and be able to organise time effectively to ensure that Company deadlines are met.
- Good communication skills, as frequent communication is required, both verbal and written, with internal employees, external vendors and customers both in the UK and overseas.
- Important to remain helpful and professional at all times.
- Be able to work on own initiative.
- Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Driving Licence.
Full training will be provided so if you are interested in applying but do not satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed, our HR Team would still like to hear from you!
As well as having an enviable culture and great people, RWG offer opportunities to learn and develop. Our valued workforce has access to a range of benefits, which include:
- A 37-hour working week (9-day fortnight) – to promote work life balance.
- Performance Bonus Plan – we all work towards common goals.
- Pension scheme with double employer contributions depending on contribution rate.
- Life assurance.
- Health cash plan.
- An excellent range of Wellbeing plans including access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Enhanced family friendly entitlements including Maternity and Paternity Pay.
Closing date for applications is 7 March 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aberdeen
