SonicJobs Logo
Login
Left arrow iconBack to search

Transport Administrator

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 4 hours
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The role focuses on increasing efficiency by reducing empty vehicle mileage through backloading and subcontracting.
  • Candidates should have good customer skills and ideally some knowledge of the transport industry, though this is not required.
  • The position involves generating emails to suppliers about available vehicles and reviewing loads from external companies.
  • The job offers a salary of £30,000 per year and requires at least 2 years of experience in a related field.
  • Travel is limited to the UK only, and the role supports the transport planner in managing subcontracting work.

To increase efficiency around the current business model by reducing empty vehicle mileage through backloading and subcontracting. To grow the profitability of the business by promoting our transport services and abilities to existing customers in addition to generating business.JOB DETAILS

  • Generate an email to advise suppliers of available vehicles.
  • Review available loads from external companies.
  • Match available loads to the current schedule of work as provided by the transport planner.
  • Look for additional subcontracting work that will allow the utilisation of vehicles to increase profitability.
  • Provide quotes to customers for subcontracting work.
  • Engage with subcontractors to fulfil additional loads.
  • Monitor requests through websites.
  • Responsible for running reports highlighting additional business generated through the role.
  • Work towards defined targets for new business.
  • Support the transport planner in subcontracting out loads or part loads that we cannot facilitate.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS UK OnlyEXPERIENCE

  • Good customer skills
  • Driven

Knowledge of the transport industry would be an advantage but not required.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.