Transport Planner Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Transport Coordinator
Based Glasgow
Our company has been providing transport solutions to a wide range of customers for over 25 years. With annual sales of £90 million, we currently move around 850 truck loads every day within the UK & Europe.
We are a fast paced, highly entrepreneurial business within a family centred company that recognises and values every individual’s contribution.
We have a strong team ethic, a pleasant and positive working environment, and believe in providing an exceptional customer service experience.
We are recruiting a Transport Coordinator to work within our Scottish traffic department based at our offices in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious person who wants to join an established, secure and growing business.
The role
- You will be responsible for arranging our customers' transport requirements using our database of subcontract hauliers.
- You will ensure that all our orders are all delivered on time in line with our customer requirements.
- You will ensure that our vehicles are utilised to maximum efficiency at all times.
- You will build relationships with both current and new haulier partners.
- You will support the development of our business in Scotland.
Skills & experience required
- Excellent communication skills and telephone manner.
- Must display a can do attitude to daily challenges and requests.
- Demonstrate a strong customer service attitude.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Ability to drive growth from both new and existing clients.
Why should you apply?
- We offer you the scope for promotion & progression in a rapidly growing, highly successful business.
- We offer a highly competitive salary (dependent on the experience you have) and the scope to advance earnings potential through career progression.
- We have a great working environment with supportive colleagues who have a strong team ethic.
- You would be joining a company that is experiencing rapid growth & investing for the long term.
- We believe in providing a great customer service experience and enjoy serving our clients.
- 20 days holidays per annum, with an extra day each year after three years of service up to a maximum of 25 days, plus statutory Bank Holidays.
- Free onsite parking.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: One location
