This logistics firm is one of the most successful logistics companies in the United Kingdom today, providing supply chains solutions to a wide portfolio of customers. The Company has a turnover of c. £500m, growing eightfold in the last decade.
As well as being the country's largest privately owned container transport operator, in recent years the Company has diversified into other sectors of the international supply chain, offering port-centric, rail-connected warehousing, distribution, off-dock container storage and other transport-related services, including truck sales. This firm is also the most successful reseller of used vehicles in the UK, selling 150+ ex. fleet vehicles a year.
The business combines talented transport professionals, leading edge IT systems, an unrivalled national network of port-based and inland depots and a modern fleet of carbon-friendly vehicles. Their reputation is based on delivering consistent, high quality, cost-effective transport and related services to its customers and setting the benchmark in all of the sectors it serves.
This firm has a large portfolio of blue-chip customers, including retailers like Heineken, Coca-Cola, Tesco and Amazon, as well some of the world's largest container shipping lines and freight forwarders.
Today, they handle up to 16,500 moves a week with a fleet of over 1,200 vehicles and employs 1,300+ highly flexible staff and drivers across 34 locations, from South Shields to Southampton. In a rapidly changing transport landscape, This is a business focussed on meeting the needs of its clients every time.
THE OPPORTUNITIES: Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a market leader? Due to continued success this firm are looking for Graduates with a real interest in logistics and distribution to join the team in a permanent role to help with ambitious plans within their Distribution Network.
If you are a bright, sharp, articulate and confident individual keen to work hard and develop a career at speed but also work as part of a successful team, then this is the company for you.
Previous experience within Transport or Distribution is preferred, however not essential as full training is provided.
With this firm, career progression is limitless, driven by your personal commitment, ambition and desire to succeed. With such a diverse business profile, customer portfolio and geographic coverage, you can enjoy a long and rewarding career with a true market leader.
Initial duties will involve:
Planning/routing
Driver debrief - excellent communication required
Tachograph analysis
Resource allocation
Communication
Damaged goods procedures
Knowledge of legislation
Paperwork handling
Fuel management
Compliance management
Any other relevant duties
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- Degree in business, logistics, supply chain, analytical or economics related fields
- Outstanding initiative
- Excellent work ethic
- Dynamic, ambitious, driven & self-motivated
- Proactive
- Solutions orientated
- Organised
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident communicator
- Demonstrate experience in the transport/logistics sector - desirable
- IT literate, with excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint
- Live within area (desirable)
- Must have full driving license and own transport
HOURS OF WORK: Please note when you first start and during training you will work Monday to Friday and then be moved onto a 4 on 4 off shift pattern to meet the needs of the operation and also a full understanding of how this dyanmkic firm works.
SALARY: Circa £25,000 - £26,000
HOLIDAY: Four weeks plus bank holidays, after 3 years entitlement increases by 3 days
BENEFITS:
- Discretionary bonus scheme.
- Pension: After 12 months you can join the Company contributory pension scheme (Employee contributes 6% and Company contributes 6%)
- WEEKLY STAFF LOTTERY - CHANCE TO WIN £1000
- Company car or car allowance equivalent (6k) once employee has become a planner
- Exciting progression across a network of sites
HEALTH & Safety: No current issues to report on site