Transport Co-Ordinator/Planner - Days

THE ROLE:

• Reporting into the Transport Manager, this role will be responsible for the daily running of a high-profile & fast-paced transport operation in the Wolverhampton area.
• Liaising with & transport planning for circa 20 drivers, 20+ LGV & HGV vehicles and working within an office team of 3 people.
• You will be front-foot in ensuring the operation runs smoothly & liaising with the client on a regular basis.
• Able to understand client needs and respond to them pro-actively and positively.
• Compliance and Legislation adherence.
• This role will grow into a Transport management position.
• This role will be working normal office hours Mondays to Fridays - so would suit someone who may want to come away from shifts or weekend working.
• This is a hands on role, where you will need to do what needs to be done to ensure operational success. This will include Transport Planning, Briefing & De-Briefing of drivers & compliance.

THE PERSON:

• A high-energy & passionate Transport Co-Ordinator or Planner ideally with a fast-paced distribution background.
• A hands-on person who is not afraid to get stuck in to things such as operational transport planning, briefing/de-briefing of drivers etc.
• CPC National certification - DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL.
• Front-foot & hands-on leadership style - this role is very much a hands-on transport role.
• Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
• Keen to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the wider business.
• Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
• Someone who wants to develop their career with a progressive business.
• The building blocks are there to grow your own operation, but you need to own it first and then grow it as time goes on.

ABOUT US:

With over 21 years of expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.