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Transport Coordinator Job in Thame

Oxfordshire
Thame
Service Department, Car Dealership
£31500 per annum
143402
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Transport Coordinator required in Thame.
  • £27-31,500 starting annual salary pending experience.
  • 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am-4:45pm Friday.
  • Fantastic long-term career prospects with a business operating for 40+ years and processing over 35,000 vehicles annually.
Our client, one of the UK’s most modern and professional vehicle salvage agents/parts recyclers based in Thame, Oxfordshire, is looking to hire a Transport Coordinator to join their team. 

Reporting to the Centre Manager and working as part of a friendly team, you will be part of a logistics support team responsible for organising drivers' movements relating to vehicle collections and deliveries. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering efficient and cost-effective transport solutions for a modern fleet of 20-strong recovery transporters, whilst ensuring legal compliance and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities as a Transport Coordinator include:  
  • Organise driver/vehicle run schedules for the collection and/or delivery of vehicles, ensuring optimum cost-effectiveness through the utilisation of full load capacity and compatible geographic locations.
  • Plan run schedules for each driver in full consideration of EU driving regulations in respect of breaks, driving limits, and rest periods.
  • Incorporate vehicle returns, deliveries, and site transfers into the run schedules.
  • Manage ‘failed collection’ reports and continuously identify potential operational improvements.
  • Manage the drivers' resource levels to meet business needs.
  • Ensure all contractual service obligations are met.
  • Contribute to the management of the team inbox and all communication portals.
  • Complete all reasonable tasks requested by colleagues efficiently & effectively.
To be eligible for this position, previous experience in a similar transport planning/logistics-oriented role would be required, with a sound knowledge of the UK road networks/geographical areas. Overall, you will have experience of working in a busy and fast-moving office environment, strong IT skills, the ability to effectively prioritise workload, work under your own initiative and as part of a team, have good organisational skills, and be a motivated mentality with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude. You will also be able to pass a satisfactory DBS, Finance, Right to Work, and reference checks.

What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Transport Coordinator, our client is offering…
  • Starting salary between £27-31,500 per annum, pending experience. 
  • 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days over the length of your service (bank holidays included).
  • Full in-house training.
  • Company pension and staff purchase discounts, including discounted petrol and automotive parts.  
  • Free parking on site and uniform provided.
  • Fantastic long-term career prospects with a business operating for 40+ years and processing over 35,000 vehicles annually.
  • Working hours from 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am-4:45pm Friday.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Transport Coordinator job in the Thame area, please contact Sarena Abbott at Perfect Placement Today.

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