Transport Co-ordinator Coventry, England
Job description
Coventry Transport Co-ordinator
DCG Logistics UK Ltd - Job Role– Transport Co-Ordinator, Coventry
DCG Logistics UK Ltd is an international freight forwarder with warehouses in Chelmsford, Witham, Coventry, Rugeley and Dartford. We are a fast-growing company in the freight forwarding industry. With our global network, we manage the shipments domestically and internationally.
DCG Logistics UK Ltd have an exciting opportunity for a full time transport co-Ordinator to work within our Transport department in Coventry.
The hours are Monday – Friday 08:30-17:30 with an hour lunch/dinner break. Salary is to be discussed during the interview.
As a Transport Co-Ordinator, your duties will include:
- Communicating with company drivers throughout shift – ensuring any problems are solved efficiently and smoothly
- Booking slots for the drivers to collect/shunt containers – VBS system with the port
- Liaise with relevant contractors/ third-party haulers /warehouse and transport staff
- Communicate and update with other departments within the company with any delays or cancellations due to staff sickness
- Make any necessary alterations to the transport plan, providing feedback to assistant transport manager where required
- Organise and maintain filing system for transport department paperwork.
- Follow up on investigations into accidents and incidents as directed by Management.
- Check vehicles for damage, wear & tear and cleanliness, organising any corrective action to be taken to ensure vehicles are safe, compliant and presentable
- Call in any breakdowns and adjust work of driver to accommodate
- Conduct minor repairs to the vehicles. Report any defects to relevant contractors and arrange repair
- POD and transport paperwork administration
Essential Criteria
- Look presentable, clean and tidy in the workplace.
- Be able to demonstrate a reasonable degree of IT/PC literacy, especially in respect of Microsoft Excel and Word packages
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Good at problem solving
- Able to work off of own initiative, be a self starter
Desirable Criteria
- C+E shunting experience for yard movements/preloads or willingness to complete shunt training
- Knowledge of transport legislation
DCG Logistics UK Ltd are proud to provide a safe working environment with an exciting career path for our team. Using our Development plans and regular performance reviews we recognise hard work, and excellent achievements through-out your career with us.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- COVENTRY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
