Postal Operative and Courier and Freight Logistics

7 months ago


Solihull, United Kingdom GMS Group of Companies Full time

GMS are looking for a Postal Operative and Courier and Freight Logistics Co Ordinator, working days. The shifts patter will consist of Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 4:00pm/ Friday 7:00 - 3:00pm. £11 per hour

Detailed Responsibilities;
- Project manage logistics for PD, MS&S, LRE, and other departments as required
- Organise worldwide shipment of parts and materials using the services of approved Couriers and Freight Forwarders
- Process movement requests received through the Material Movement Request (MMR) system on behalf of Product Development
- Request quotes and/or select the appropriate service for each shipment
- Ensure that only authorised shipments are processed
- Ensure that Finance approval is in place for each shipment, where appropriate or required
- Track and trace / monitor items in transit
- Advise requestors on Courier and Freight Operations, Customs, Dangerous Goods procedures and other logístical processes and practices
- Prepare customs documentation, including Commercial/Pro-Forma Invoice, Affidavit, Packing Lists, FCC 740, ATR, Declarations of Manufacture, EUR1, etc..
- Classify goods with the relative Harmonised Commodity Codes / HS Codes for shipment into International Markets
- Ensure adherence to ADR, IMDG, IATA and Jaguar Land Rover regulations in the movement and handling of Dangerous Goods
- Arrange packing of dangerous / hazardous / unorthodox consignments
- Arrange Export Licences for the shipment of Military Goods
- Assist requestors in the use of E-Shipper
- Maintain files and records, including shipping and Customs documents - AWB and declarations, etc. - for audit by internal and external authorities
- Manage and maintain packing and shipping material supplies, and restock accordingly
- Maintain administrative records for all Courier and Freight Operations, daily, weekly and monthly activity logs and reports.
- Assist Postal Operations as required.
- Work with key stakeholders (within the Business and external suppliers) to ensure CFO are supporting current business strategies.

Strive towards improving the customer experience, and relationships

Skills, experience and qualifications required:
Good people skills will be required and there will be a need to work and interact with all levels of the business, as well as external customers and suppliers / partners.

The ability to work effectively as part of a small team is vital and be able to use their own initiative when needed to do so.

A valid full vehicle driving licence will be required.

Competence in IT, especially the use of the latest Microsoft Operating computer systems used within JLR are preferable.

Knowledge of Postal Operational processes and Royal Mail services including Royal Mail OBA and Royal Mail click and drop is preferred but not essential as this will be covered in the training that will be given.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Solihull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person



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