Transport Assistant

6 months ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom 911 Staffing Ltd Full time

We are currently recruiting a Transport Assistant for a family run Logistics Company in the Peterborough area.

**What's in it for me**:

- Monday to Friday - No Weekends
- 9am -5pm
- Based in Peterborough
- £13.00 per hour
- Immediate start

**About the Transport Assistant Role**:
The role of the Transport Assistant plays a key part in supporting the smooth operation of the Traffic office. In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination of transport/driver schedules and other administrative tasks. As part of this role, you will take ownership for ensuring efficient communication with drivers, customers and other depots to pro-actively manage delivery schedules and deal with potential issues.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- **Traffic scheduling** - collaborating with traffic planners across the operation, schedule deliveries and co-ordinate the movement of goods and vehicles both efficiently and in line with customer requirements.
- **Communication / Problem Resolution**:

- **Compliance** - Ensure adherence and compliance with all industry regulations and in-house policies and procedures.
- **Administrative Tasks / Record Keeping**:

- Assist with the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records in relation to transportation activities.
- **Sales Ledger Support / Collaboration**:

- Assist the accounts/invoicing team by answering queries on deliveries, thus playing a key part in invoices being raised in a timely manner.

**Experience / Key Skills Required**:

- Previous experience in a Transport or Logistics operation
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Able to build good relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Conscientious & detail orientated
- Solution driven
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good team player
- Persuasive and professional approach

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

Pay: £13.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TA/EG



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