Position: Junior Project Co- Ordinator (Freight)
Location: Dublin
Salary: DOE
Description
Are you looking to kickstart your career in the exciting world of package and freight delivery? We are seeking a friendly and motivated Junior Project Co-ordinator to join our clients dynamic team! In this role, you'll have the fantastic opportunity to support their project managers in orchestrating complex logistics and improving their delivery systems. This is an excellent chance for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced setting and want to gain valuable hands-on experience in project management. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, adaptable, and has a passion for excellent customer service. If you enjoy collaborating with others and are excited about contributing to a team that makes a real difference in the logistics sector, we would love to hear from you! Join us in delivering excellence and shaping the future of package delivery!
Responsibilities
Assist in planning, executing, and monitoring project progress to ensure timelines and outcomes are met.
Coordinate project resources and schedules, ensuring that all team members are informed and supported throughout the project lifecycle.
Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment and address any issues that arise promptly.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, reports, and meeting notes, for reference and accountability.
Participate in team meetings to contribute ideas, share updates, and foster a collaborative work environment.
Support project managers in evaluating project risks and identifying mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
Help in tracking project budgets and expenditures to ensure financial accountability and optimal resource allocation.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and build relationships.
Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Microsoft Project or Trello.
A proactive attitude with a willingness to take initiative and solve problems as they arise.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and support colleagues in achieving project goals.
Attention to detail and accuracy in completing tasks and maintaining documentation.
If the position above is of interest to you and you would like to know more call Arlene on 0860651940 in complete confidence.
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At Babcock, defence logistics is more than just moving goods – it’s about ensuring our servicemen and women have what they need, when they need it, wherever they are in the world. As a Customer Service Practitioner, you’ll play a key role in this mission, supporting our customer-facing functions for both Babcock and the Royal Navy
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll undertake placements within our transport department, warehousing functions, and alongside our Logistics Senior Leadership Team. These experiences will help you develop your customer service skills as you build relationships with a variety of stakeholders, each with different needs, expectations and requirements
In this role, you’ll be a vital source of information about our range of products and services, and you’ll also be the first point of contact when challenges arise. This programme will give you the communication skills and techniques you need to deliver high-quality customer service in any scenario – whether you’re talking to customers face-to-face, on the telephone, or through email correspondence
Training:
You'll study to obtain the Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner apprenticeship standard through City College Plymouth
The majority of your learning will take place onsite at Devonport Royal Dockyard with a representative from City College Plymouth visiting on a regular basis to observe your work and complete progress reviews
After the initial 12-month training period, you’ll move to the End Point Assessment (EPA) phase for the final three months of the programme. During this time, you’ll complete a portfolio of evidence showcasing your work and skills
Training Outcome:
By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be well-prepared to step into the role of a Logistics Co-Ordinator at one of our warehouse or transport offices, with a competitive salary exceeding £30,000. In this role, you’ll have the chance to build on your experience and continue advancing your skills
We also collaborate closely with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) to ensure all members of our Logistics team have ongoing opportunities to enhance their professional expertise as they progress in their careers
Employer Description:Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.Working Hours :Monday- Friday
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Handling of inbound sales calls with a professional attitude always.
Monitor the Info inbox under the guidance of the Senior Coordinator, ensuring that all enquiries are actioned and filed accordingly within the agreed KPI timeframe.
Chase outstanding PO’s, keeping the outstanding list as small as possible and communicating issues to the Senior Logistics Coordinator for review.
Help gather and update key customer information from the Transport Management Database to assist the Senior Coordinator / Logistics Team Manager with reporting.
Contact suppliers for updates on collection/delivery status of customer orders and communicate any issues to colleagues and customers.
Under the instruction of the Senior Logistics Coordinator, contact suppliers to book/allocate jobs to the relevant supplier and update the Live Console accordingly with full supplier and contact information.
Update CRM with any relevant customer data such as new sales lead, feedback from current clients.
Under guidance search for new sales prospects for the SLT to target.
Follow up quotations with an aim to convert leads to live orders and in the event of failed conversion gain information from the customer in relation to why the order failed to convert and note the system accordingly.
Training:12 week block of one day a week at Warrington & Vale Royal College and then OneFile tasks throughout the apprenticeship.Training Outcome:Once out of Apprenticeship, to become a Logistics Co-ordinator and then move up to Senior Logistics Coordinator.Employer Description:Today Team is a market leader in the time-sensitive/same day Courier Delivery Sector, we punch massively above our weight. Our 19 years of history is a story of unprecedented success and growth built on service excellence. We may not be the biggest, but we are, we would argue, certainly among the best. Put simply, our customers use us because they know we are amazing at what we do and are happy to pass the word about us. And we are continuing to grow. This means we are really needing to bring in new people to help us to continue to deliver.
To date our success has come through exceeding our customers’ expectations with a record of delivering on time and as promised, well over 99% of times in the past 12 months alone. This has been achieved largely because of the quality and professionalism of our outstanding and growing Logistics Team and we are looking for someone who can fit right in with this excellent group and grow with us.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 hour for lunch unpaid.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Ambitious,Work well under pressure,Positive attitude....Read more...
THE ROLE:
Reporting into the Transport Manager, this role will be responsible for the daily running of a high-profile & fast-paced transport operation in the Wolverhampton area.
Liaising with & transport planning for circa 20 drivers, 20+ LGV & HGV vehicles and working within an office team of 3 people.
You will be front-foot in ensuring the operation runs smoothly & liaising with the client on a regular basis.
Able to understand client needs and respond to them pro-actively and positively.
Compliance and Legislation adherence.
This role will grow into a Transport management position.
This role will be working normal office hours Mondays to Fridays - so would suit someone who may want to come away from shifts or weekend working.
This is a hands on role, where you will need to do what needs to be done to ensure operational success. This will include Transport Planning, Briefing & De-Briefing of drivers & compliance.
THE PERSON:
A high-energy & passionate Transport Co-Ordinator or Planner ideally with a fast-paced distribution background.
A hands-on person who is not afraid to get stuck in to things such as operational transport planning, briefing/de-briefing of drivers etc.
CPC National certification - DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL.
Front-foot & hands-on leadership style - this role is very much a hands-on transport role.
Able to liaise from shop-floor to Board level.
Keen to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the wider business.
Someone who wants to play an integral part in building/growing a strong operation.
Someone who wants to develop their career with a progressive business.
The building blocks are there to grow your own operation, but you need to own it first and then grow it as time goes on.
ABOUT US:
With over 21 years of expertise in the Logistics/Supply Chain sector - Indigo Search recruit for management, director & executive roles across the UK.
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