Role: Logistics Broker (Based in Hinckley)
Job Type: Permanent, full‑time.
Responsibilities
- Resource and allocate loads daily to maximise margin.
- Ensure deliveries are scheduled on time and meet customer expectations.
- Proactively seek additional work through various trading platforms used by the business.
- Engage with new and existing customers to drive repeat business.
- Maintain regular contact with the company haulier base to ensure continuous supply.
- Monitor delivery performance and notify customers of any delays.
- Set targets in line with operational KPI’s.
- Ensure all information is accurate and up to date within the TMS (Mandata).
- Duty on call on a rota basis.
Skills & Experience
- Fully PC literate with knowledge of common Microsoft systems and aptitude to quickly learn other transport management systems.
- Extensive experience in negotiating transport rates with subcontractors.
- Fully conversant with the legislation around driver’s hours, vehicles and the Working Time Directive.
- Detailed knowledge of the transport and General Haulage market across the UK.
- Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
- Excellent telephone skills.
Benefits
- Additional leave.
- Company pension.
- Free parking and on‑site parking.
Ability to commute/relocate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
Experience: Logistics: 1 year (preferred).
Work Location: In‑person (Hinckley).
Pay: £35,000.00‑£39,000.00 per year.
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