Blue Arrow is recruiting for a Transport Office Assistant to join our clients team based in the Baglan area.
Salary: £28,000p.a
Hours work: Tuesday to Saturday 37.5 hours per week: 8.30am-4.30pm shifts
Contract: Permanent
This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy transport office while contributing to the success of a major manufacturing company.
Main Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting the daily operations within the transport department.
- Organise the booking of transport vehicles in order to deliver the merchandise to all areas of interest, in accordance with the assigned aims in terms of cost-effectiveness and service level.
- Check the logistic suppliers' invoices periodically and manage credit and debit notes.
- Administrative and operational tasks aimed at ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods.
- Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be expected to interact with internal departments and external stakeholders to provide updates and respond to transport-related queries.
- Support the Transport Office Supervisor in the negotiations with logistic suppliers according to the guidelines defined by the Group Logistics Director
- Support the corporate departments requiring assistance on topics of distribution logistic
- Guarantee the correct management of relevant processes in accordance with the group policies and procedures
Candidate requirements:
- Ideally you have previously worked in A transport and or shipping environment.
- Excellent admin, communication & customer service skills essential.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with transport management systems (TMS) or similar software would be advantageous, as would a basic understanding of transport regulations and compliance.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is important, along with good time-management and problem-solving abilities.
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure are key attributes for success in this role.
- An awareness of health and safety practices within a logistics environment is also beneficial.
DBS checks will also be carried out and the client has a NO conviction policy.
If you are organised, adaptable, eager to learn and have the above skills, please submit your CV for immediate response
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