Transport Coordinator

Salary: £28,800 – £36,000 per year

We are currently recruiting for a permanent Transport Coordinator for our client in Aberdeen. Competitive salary dependent on experience.

Overview

Responsible for transport logistics, skip/container hire operations and route planning for the business.

Key Responsibilities and accountability

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To work as a member of the waste transport team, undertaking delegated tasks and responsibilities in line with the emerging needs and operational requirements of the service

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Support planning and allocating routes and vehicles ensuring sufficient flexibility is in place to meet the varying and changing needs of customers.

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To ensure legal compliance of all driving operations (e.g. Tachographs records and driver’s hours)

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Ensure that all in house vehicles are compliant with all legal, regulatory and contractual requirements, and where necessary escalating to the Transport Manager.

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Ensure all drivers adhere to company wheel Torqueing procedures are completed on a weekly basis

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Ensure vehicle maintenance is kept updated whilst the Transport Manager is on holiday or out of office

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Highlight and record any driver concerns to the Transport Manager

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Ensure driving staff deliver the service appropriate to the changing needs of customers in line with relevant guidance and individual risk assessments

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Support in the resolution of unforeseen problems as they arise escalating to Transport Manager for support and information.

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To ensure high standards of service delivery through the consistent application of recognised standards and established policies, procedures and practices

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To operate waste services weighbridge efficiently for both incoming and outgoing vehicles

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To work in a safe and effective manner at all times

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To undertake any other duties related to the responsibilities of the post and which may be delegated by the Transport Manager

Qualifications Skills and Education

Qualification

Essential

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Licence to drive in the UK

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Good standard of education

Skills

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Experience in a similar role in the transport sector.

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Good working knowledge of the company’s service area

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Good commercial awareness and business acumen.

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Experience of supervising and directing drivers

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Able to cope in a pressured working environment e.g. meeting deadlines and problem solving

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Good written and verbal communication

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Experience and/or understanding of vehicle maintenance and standards

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Knowledge of Drivers hours and relevant legislation (e.g. Working Time Directive)

Behavioural

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Strong attention to detail and input of information

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Display positive and professional leadership to others, leads by example

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Effective and confident communicator, able to adapt style to suit varying levels within the business

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Takes responsibility for own performance in order to achieve best practice and organisational excellence

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Addresses challenging situations and reach solutions, know when to escalate

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Adaptable and takes responsibility for self-development.

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Build Constructive and lasting work/client relationships, works well as part of a team and as individual contributor.

If you have the right experience for this exciting opportunity, please. This advert has been placed on behalf of Traill/McKimmie Recruitment Ltd who operate as an employment agency