Schenk Tanktransport
Transport Co-ordinator
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Job Title: Transport Co-ordinator
Salary: £36,182.87 per annum.
Work Location: Widnes
Contract: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 3 shift rotation. 06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Overtime: Extra hours and flexibility to cover other shifts.
Weekend On-call cover: On rota basis.
Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, Pension, Life Assurance + Benefits
Who are Schenk UK Ltd:
Schenk UK is an innovative, national tanker haulage business operating one of the largest road tanker fleets in the country. For over 60 years, we have proudly served the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors, becoming the UK's largest chemical transporter.
The Role:
As one of our exceptional Transport Co-ordinators, you will play an integral part in the delivery of high quality, cost effective, logistics services for our customer - BOC by being responsible for the efficient movement of LGV & trailers across the country including single and multiple drops per day at customer sites.
Responsibilities:
- First point of contact and escalation for all H&S related events, whilst on shift
- Effective planning of driver and vehicle resource to achieve delivery/collection times, creating and updating daily rotas
- Liaise with local operations and BOC to cover loading & unloading for exceptional OTIF completion
- Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments
- Optimisation of resource and adherence of WTD and drivers’ hours legislation
- Using the Driver Rota, plan drivers according to shift pattern and available hours, considering holidays, sickness and changes in demand
- To ensure legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s, maintenance schedules etc
- Ensure all accidents/incidents/near miss are logged and reported in line with company procedures
- Maintain clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts etc
- To increase staff retention and maintain good morale, reporting any driver’s issues or concerns to management. In turn, communicate any operational changes that may affect a driver’s daily duties
- Ensure adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, adhere to all health & safety/ safe systems of work
- Utilise and interpret the Transport Management System to maximise route planning efficiencies within given time constraints and service criteria
- Provide effective communication during shift handovers and engage with other Transport Co-ordinators regarding issues arising during the shift
- Supporting on drivers wages, expenses and holiday planning
- Flexibility to cover others shifts & weekend on call to ensure we have 24/7 cover.
- Other duties assigned by their manager from time to time
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- Experience of working in a Health & Safety Focused environment
- Have a strong working knowledge of the Geography of the UK
- Previous experience from the logistics/transport sector
- Can anticipate and resolve problems effectively
- Experience of working in a cost-sensitive environment
- Competent in the use of IT based Transport Systems and MS Office
- Successful track record of dealing with customers directly both internal and external
The Package:
- Competitive salary of up to £35,129 pa dependent on experience
- Company pension scheme
- Paid holidays (25 days + 8 bank holidays)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech scheme
- Opportunities that come with a strong, established and growing company
- Access to Schenk Perks, our Employee Assistance Programme and reward platform
The Company:
In the UK, Schenk operates a nationwide road tanker fleet which has been successfully serving the chemicals, gas, fuels, waste, and powders sectors for over 60 years, and is the largest chemical transporter in the UK.
Please note, all offers of employment are subject to valid Right to Work documentation, completion of a Basic DBS check and Drug and Alcohol screening prior to start.
Schenk UK is an equal opportunity employer.
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