Logistics Controller

Posted 23 January 2025
Salary £25k - 27k per year
LocationUxbridge
Job type Permanent
Specialism Insurance
Reference65606
Expiry 20 February 2025

Job description

Logistics Controller

Location: Uxbridge, Middlesex

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum + bonus

Hybrid working after probation

Monday to Friday

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Benefits:

- Holiday Entitlement: 25 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) with the ability to buy or sell additional days.

- Pension Scheme: 5% contributory pension scheme.

- Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Healthcare Cash Plan.

- Life Assurance: Coverage equivalent to 4x annual salary.

- Discounts and Rewards: Access to an online portal offering retail discounts, memberships, discounted restaurants, cinema tickets, and more.

- Professional Development: Structured training and development opportunities.

- Recognition: Rewards scheme to celebrate achievements.

- Social Activities: Sociable office environment with various events, including team outings.

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About Us:

Time Recruitment are supporting a dynamic team managing the logistics of a fleet of over 1000 prestige, mainstream, and commercial vehicles. They pride themselves on efficient operations, exceptional service, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

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Role Responsibilities:

As a Logistics Controller, you will:

- Collaborate with the Sales Team to ensure suitable vehicles are supplied to clients and damaged vehicles are collected and moved to storage.

- Maintain regular communication with clients to coordinate delivery and collection in the most efficient manner.

- Work closely with satellite hub controllers to optimise fleet usage and delivery schedules.

- Oversee vehicle movements, generate required paperwork, and log all notes within the Proclaim system.

- Manage vehicle maintenance, including addressing damage, faults, servicing, and de-fleeting requirements.

- Ensure documentation and vehicle condition reports are accurate and processes are followed correctly.

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Key Skills and Knowledge:

We are looking for a candidate with:

- A strong interest in and knowledge of vehicles.

- Solid understanding of UK geography to optimise fleet and driver efficiency.

- Excellent interpersonal skills with a confident and calm approach.

- Proven customer service experience and a track record of delivering outstanding results.

- Strong IT skills, with the ability to manage multiple systems after training.

- A proactive mindset with the ability to think creatively and solve problems.

- Exceptional attention to detail, especially when working under pressure.

- Respectful and collaborative attitude toward colleagues and clients.

- Experience in a related industry (e.g., body shop, tyre and exhaust centre, dealership) is preferred but not essential.

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Personal Attributes:

- Highly organised, motivated, and reliable.

- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Effective team player with the ability to work independently when required.

- Calm and composed under pressure, with excellent prioritisation skills.

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This role is well suited to someone with a background in finances (credit control, collections or purchase ledger), though if you have a passion for logistics, a keen eye for detail, and the drive to deliver exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join the team!