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Transport & Logistics Graduate

Swadlincote Permanent £24,000 - £26,000 per year
  • An exciting role for new graduates wishing to embark on a career in transport!
  • A opportunity with a large, multi-national transport & logistics provider...

About Our Client

My client is a market-leader in the shipping industry and has offices based across the world (in Germany, Spain, USA & more recently in the Far East). The client world leading 3rd party logistics business with over 55,000 employees across the Global. My client has a large 600,000 sq. ft. hub in the Swadlincote, Derbyshire. area with a mixed warehouse and transport function totalling 650 employees. Their transport function covers circa 150 drivers across a variety of loads across the UK and Europe

Job Description

As a Transport & Logistics Graduate you will be joining a team of 10x Transport Planning & Managerial professional, reporting into the Transport Planning Supervisor You will be responsible for the following areas in the Swadlincote, Derby office:

  • Day to day responsibilities will include the management of 20+ drivers and circa 3x office staff (including that of planning).
  • Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to proactively resolve challenges.
  • Handling customer enquiries via telephone and email, dealing with both inbound and outbound communication.
  • Daily checks on shipments to ensure they have been collected and delivered in line with Customer requirements.
  • Liaise with drivers & customer service teams regarding ETAs and problem solving.
  • Answering the telephone, general admin duties and assisting in the daily running of the office.
  • Checking the driver paperwork is accurate and correct.
  • Managing driver infringements, drivers hours, Tacho downloads and debriefs.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Transport & Logistics Graduate will first & foremost have a passion to join the Logistics & Supply Chain sectors, along with the following extra attributes:

  • A Degree (2:2 minimum) - ideally within a Logistics, Supply Chain or Business Focus
  • Work experience around the transport, logistics & supply chain sector would be advantageous, but not essential.
  • A flair for providing high levels of engagement and customer service to high-value accounts
  • The ability to commute to Swadlincote, Derby on a daily basis

What's on Offer

  • £24,000-£26,000 - Basic Salary
  • 25+8 days annual leave
  • Access to a growing career ladder
  • World-class training & development within one of the UK's fastest growing markets
Contact
Reece Clarke
Quote job ref
JN-102023-6218070
Phone number
+44 115 934 8692

Job summary

Job function
Logistics
Subsector
Transport Management
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Swadlincote
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Reece Clarke
Consultant phone
+44 115 934 8692
Job reference
JN-102023-6218070