Trainee Logistics Supervisor

1 week ago


Purfleet, United Kingdom Recorra Limited Full time

Job Title: Trainee Logistics Supervisor

Location: Essex, Purfleet (RM15 4YA)

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours: 42.5 hrs week Monday – Friday (8:30 – 18:00)

The Company:

Recorra is a leading circular economy company providing recycling, data destruction and office supplies services in London and the Southeast. We were formed by Friends of the Earth in 1988 and now operate as an independent commercial organisation; we are born environmentalists.

We are an ethical and fast-growing company with a team of exceptional people and are looking for someone to join us during an exciting period of change and growth. The role provides the opportunity for you to use your skills to make a difference within a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking company. The culture is energetic, and there will be many opportunities for you to make a substantial contribution to the business.

The Role:

The role is based at our Materials Recycling Facility in Purfleet RM15 4YA. As one of London's biggest waste & recycling firms which is quickly growing winning prestigious contracts, this is an excellent opportunity for the right person. We are looking for someone bright & ambitious, hard-working and flexible that will be with us for the long run.

As our Trainee Logistics Supervisor, reporting to Head of Operations, you will be learning all aspects of our logistics department starting with route planning. You will learn how to plan routes, route optimisation, reporting and covering holiday. You will also be involved in debriefing our drivers and helping them out on the road when issues arise.

Responsibilities:

The role also incudes (but is not limited to):

  • Assist route planner with planning routes, route optimisation, reporting and covering route planner holiday
  • Debrief drivers, ensuring job details discussed in full & RFID completed on debrief
  • Deputise for shift manager ensuring all collections completed successfully
  • Administration
  • Recruitment & training
  • Dealing with day to day issues on the road
  • Parking tickets
  • Matching weight data to clients duties
  • Any other duties as requested

About you:

  • 2 years’ experience within a busy logistics office
  • Live within 1 hour's drive of Purfleet RM15
  • Good computer skills in Microsoft programmes
  • Good written and spoken English

Benefits:

  • 22 days holiday. Additional annual leave after 5 years' service
  • Employee pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Medical & Dental Benefits

Please Note:

Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV and cover letter for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Trainee Logistics Manager, Distribution Controller, Fleet Manager, Transport Coordinator, Logistics Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Logistics Coordinator, Transportation Assistant, Freight Coordinator, Transport Planner, Supply Chain Controller, Transport Controller may also be considered for this role.



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