Transport Management Specialist (Maternity cover)

City: Hexham   Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 4745   Department: Logistics 

This role is Matenrity Cover (12 months fixed term contract).

Your Tasks

• Freight planning, processing special cases.
• Raise and Issue relevant paperwork to selected 3rd parties transport companies.
• Instruct 3rd party agents accordingly to adhere HMRC procedures and policy are followed when acting on EGGER’s behalf. 
• Evaluations (monthly benchmarks, ad-hoc reports).
• Out-of-hours support and absence cover.
• Match suitable part-loads together within defined geographical and time constraints.
• Advise Customer Service / Sales of delays or difficulties.
• Liaise with Sales and Finance in case of credit-blocked deliveries.
• Provide customers with notice-of-delivery when required.
• In-house systems training e.g. SAP, BO-Analysis

Our Requirements

• Intermediate standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Reasonable standard of secondary education.
• Health and Safety Awareness.
• Transport Qualification prefered – CILT level 1, 2

We Offer

The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. 
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Subsidised travel to and from work.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Application closing date: 31st October 2024

Your Contact

Jack Smith, HR

T 01434 611 032