Traffic Controller
Location : Frome, Somerset, England
Job Ref : AL239
Consultant : Alex Lyons
Sector : Transport, Logistics
Salary : £22k - 24k per year
Description
AL238– Traffic Controller
Location: Frome
Salary: Up to £24,000 DoE
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently searching for an experienced Traffic Manager to join their office in Frome.
This position would suit an individual coming from a logistical planning background, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To ensure that drivers hold the appropriate license for the vehicle they are driving and to ensure regular checks on drivers’ licenses, CPC qualifications and driver hours.
- Ensure compliance with the driving hours’ rules.
- Operations – ensure drivers return all defect reports, timesheets, delivery notes and tachographs.
- Liaising with administration staff.
- You will be required to ensure optimal routing of vehicles and the department to meet customer specification and Company Targets.
- Respond quickly and efficiently to customer enquiries and to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled to the highest possible standards.
- Support and advise drivers whilst en route and devise optimal routing of vehicles.
- Liaise with Sub-contractors where required, obtain quotations and undertake negotiations where appropriate.
- Provide quotations and negotiate prices directly with customers using agreed tariff rates.
- Complete a variety of vehicle administration.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a similar position.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrable experience of problem solving.
- Decision-making and prioritizing tasks.
- Computer literate
- Pallet network experience
Location: Frome
Salary: Up to £24,000 DoE
