Freightserve recruitment are looking for a Night Transport Co-ordinator / Planner for a well-established Transport company. The company is based in The Slough, Berkshire area.

Job Description:-

The Planner will be required to be an efficient, competent, and committed member of the 24/7 Team. Working collaboratively with the overall operations team to deliver the shared aim of consistently providing excellent service delivery, to our customers. This shift is key to our on-going service provision, as you will be the main link between the day and the night shift, then into the following day. The shift is a cross-over, as you will be heavily involved with the plan for the coming night and also the next day. Then, you will ensure that the plan is seen-through, making any necessary adjustments required, before passing this on in a detailed handover to the oncoming Day shift supervisor.

You will deal directly with other team members, customers, and service partners in the UK, and also worldwide. Plus you will be the internal link and communicator, with our extensive team of drivers. Every single shift is different, with a wealth of problems and challenges to overcome, so the right person will thrive in an environment where you need to be mentally agile and have the attitude to succeed.

This is a permanent role working 4on 4off shifts, starting at 19:00 hours and finishing at 07:00 hours the following morning. There will also be opportunity to work overtime.

Main Requirements:-

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent customer service awareness and fulfilment
• Excellent ability to problem-solve
• Ability to cope with pressure and fast-paced change
• Ability to work well, both individually and as part of a team
• A good understanding of the transport industry and also driver legislation
• An excellent command of both the UK and Continental European geography.
• Background knowledge in several modes of freight movement, particularly airfreight.
• Good IT skills with Office based software knowledge.
• Transport Planning: 2 years’ experience required
• EU to UK Customs and ETSF procedures: 1 year experience required
• Air Cargo and HGV driver management: 2 years’ experience preferred
• Good communication skills, ability to work alone & as part of a team.
• Applicants should be of a clean & smart appearance.

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping industry.