Location: Longcross
Salary: £29k per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
The Company:
Facilities by ADF provides serviced vehicle hire for television and film productions in the UK and Europe, specialising in on-location support for dramas and major features.
We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator to join our logistics team based in Longcross, Surrey. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills and be able to work under pressure, reacting quickly to customer needs.
Main Duties
As a member of the logistics team, you will be scheduling vehicles and drivers to ensure the delivery of our on-location facility vehicle service. This involves the analysis of the customer filming schedules to make a clear plan ensuring consistent high standards of delivery.
You will work alongside other members of the logistics team to plan the movement of vehicles and allocate drivers to these. You will be required to document the plan and disseminate this information to all relevant stakeholders.
This role involves good and clear communication with other departments within the company that are integral to its operation, accounts, maintenance, fleet departments.
You will need good computer skills, polite and friendly telephone manner, attention to detail and the ability to remain positive when working under pressure.
Applicants for this position should hold good educational qualifications, with a positive attitude towards health and safety. You will have excellent organisational skills, exceptional customer service skills and a strong work ethic. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scheduling a fleet of over 350 units utilising employed drivers along with agency drivers
- Forecast resources required and make sure all relevant resource is booked and available
- Plan daily movements whilst liaising with all other departments for resource availability
- Complete all required administration work
- Brief and dispatch drivers
- Complete all legally required checks on drivers
Requirements:
- Previous experience within a transport planning role with the ability to schedule drivers and vehicles
- Previous experience of scheduling a varied fleet across 2 or more sites
- Knowledge of driver hour’s regulations
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Be able to work under pressure and meet the last-minute requirements of customers
- Proficient IT literacy, specifically Excel, with the ability to learn and adapt to in-house IT systems
- Be able to work on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, starting on shifts at either 07:00 or 10:00, additional shifts may be required to cover holiday leave
Benefits:
- Discounts with High Street Retailers
- Pension / Life Assurance
- 28 days holiday pro-rata, including Bank Holidays
To submit your CV for this exciting Logistics co-ordinator opportunity, click ‘Apply’ today!
Note: you must have the right to live and work in the UK for this role.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Logistics Manager, Distribution Controller, Fleet Manager, Transport Manager, Logistics Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Logistics coordinator, Transportation Manager, Freight Manager, Transport Planner, Supply Chain Controller, Cargo Manager, Transport Coordinator will all be considered.
