Transport Assistant

6 months ago

Rotherham, United Kingdom Leger Shearings Group Full time

Job Advert

Following a period of change within the Transport Operations Department, we are now looking for a Transport Assistant to join the team.

You will support the efficient operation of all transportation within the Leger Shearings Group & work as part of a busy team, being responsible for delivering the transport strategy of the group and ensuring that the day-to-day operation provides an excellent customer experience, whilst remaining in budget.

These guys ensure the smooth delivery of our customer promise to make the holiday happen for thousands of customers

**Key Responsibilities and accountabilities**:

- Routing and timing of all transport networks.
- Monitoring total journey times for feeders and tours and advising where action needs to be taken.
- Ensuring continued company compliance with legal driver’s hours requirements.
- Creating and maintaining relationships with external suppliers including coach operators, ferry companies and airlines.
- Working with all members of the Transport team to aid the planning and scheduling of the auxiliary elements of the department.
- Making sure all operational administration is up to date.
- Working to tight deadlines in a high-pressured environment.
- Responding to Customer and Driver feedback to ensure improvements are made.
- Actioning cancellations/ consolidations and amendments with suppliers.

**Requirements**:

- Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK and Europe
- Must be a natural problem solver, able to make quick and effective decisions.
- Have a pro-active approach.
- Confident working on own initiative, as well as working as part of a team.
- Proven experience working in a fast-paced environment.
- Works well under pressure.
- Previous transport/logistics experience essential.
- IT and numerical skills would be an advantage.
- Professional telephone manner.
- The nature of this role means you will be required to work outside of normal office hours and due to the nature of our business, will include occasional weekend work.

**Experience**:

- To be successful in the role you will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisting with a wide range of tasks and activities in a fast-moving environment.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
- IT proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

**Qualifications**:

- Must have a good level of literacy.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Good communication skills.
- Highly organised.

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