Haulage Contractor

First Haul Limited is an aggregate and Asphalt Logistics service provider in the midlands. Our service cuts emissions, save organisations time and money and offers security. We are a collective of driven, friendly individuals with a vision to expand our customer base. As we are rapidly expanding, we are now on the search for a Logistics Coordinator to join our friendly team, The Role: As a Logistics Coordinator, with preferably a year's experience you will: Collaborate closely with the Depot Manager to ensure smooth operations at our depots, guaranteeing that every customer receives their fuel on time with exceptional service. You will serve as the main point of contact for our Drivers regarding their rotas and shifts, and work alongside the Depot Manager to manage logistics, vehicle maintenance, staffing, scheduling, and reporting. Your primary goal will be to ensure that all vehicles meet health and safety standards and are in optimal condition for our Drivers to deliver top-tier service to our customers. Additionally, you will be responsible for submitting regular reports to Company Management. Job title: Logistics Coordinator Salary: £38,000- £40,000 (depending on experience) Location: Bedford Hours of work: 3pm- 11pm | Monday to Friday Key Responsibilities: Scheduling and rostering Drivers, vans and equipment needed to deliver our service Route monitoring and planning of vans and Drivers Responsible for the smooth running of a busy operational depot in line with Management instruction Completing in-house reports to provide data from Fuel-Management system (stock, volumes etc) Ensuring all vehicles have been issues with the correct equipment and drivers have confirmed this Delivering high levels of customer service internally and externally Supporting the Depot Manager in employee performance as well as reviewing your own performance management Ensure that all Employees are complying with their training Complete alcohol and drug testing when required Monitor and escalate issues with Driver conduct, feedback from clients as well as overall conduct/performance uniform and behaviour Help with the on boarding process of new Drivers Liaise with Sales Administrator in onboarding new clients First point of contact for drivers if any issues occur First point of contact for customers for scheduling requirements Adherence to Company procedures and statutory laws and full deputising of Depot Manager when required Key Attributes: Passionate and self motivated with a can do attitude Clear and persuasive communicator Ability to build rapport with potential new clients as well as form, maintain and enhance strong relationships internally A positive influence on our team members Problem solver Benefits: KPI based bonus framework Holiday allowance