Operations Coordinator

Salary: £32,400 per year

Operations Coordinator

£32,400 per annum 

Watford, Herts

Our client is a successful and established Logistics & Courier business. Based in Watford, they supply UK Overnight, International and Sameday delivery services on behalf of a large number of well-known blue chip clients and local businesses.

Due to continued business growth, they are seeking to recruit an Operations Coordinator to join their team. This is a challenging, hands-on role where you will be performing an integral role within a fast paced business operation including: working closely with Clients and overseeing their projects, account management; administration, managing a team and problem solving.

Responsibilities

This is a varied and at times fast paced role and you will work closely with your mentors to learn, take on additional responsibility and progress into a managerial position.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working closely with Clients to understand their requirements and provide effective solutions
• Monitoring work in progress, troubleshoot issues and ensure successful completion of all deliveries
• Working closely with suppliers; negotiating rates, finding new suppliers and reviewing service levels
• Producing quotes, compiling and updating customer and internal reports
• Account management: working as a point of contact for all customers, building and maintaining excellent customer relationships

This role will include some out of hours work (evenings and weekends).

Candidate requirements

Vital to this role will be the ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. In addition, successful candidates will possess a dynamic work ethic and a strong commitment to providing an exceptional level of service at every opportunity.

The following skills and experience are essential:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong decision making ability
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word & Outlook and especially Excel
• The ability to work under pressure in a busy environment and deal with unexpected issues quickly and in a logical manner
• A team player with a readiness to accept responsibility & give direction
• PC Literate with competent keyboard skills

This is an exciting opportunity to perform an integral and dynamic role within a growing business with excellent opportunity for career progression and eligibility to join the Company bonus scheme after 12 months of employment.

Please note:

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from us you have not been short listed for this role.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.