Assistant Transport Router – Full Time – Wrecclesham

Assistant Transport Router – Full Time – Wrecclesham

Full-Time 34650 - 42350 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Catering

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Assist in routing and coordinating plant machinery deliveries and collections.
  • Company: Join FTH Hire Group, a leading independent plant and tool hire company in the UK.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, generous holiday, and pension scheme.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth and development.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in the construction industry.
  • Qualifications: Strong admin skills, excellent phone manner, and customer service experience.

The predicted salary is between 34650 - 42350 £ per year.

FTH Hire Group is one of the largest and fastest growing independent plant and tool hire companies in the UK, with nineteen depots across the South of England, Wales and Scotland. As the Assistant Transport Router, you will be responsible for assisting the Transport Coordinator overseeing the day-to-day operations of delivery/exchange and collection of all the hired plant machinery.

Responsibilities:

  • To assist the Transport Coordinator with the ancillary roles of routing
  • Advising sales team of potential late deliveries
  • Advising sales team of changes to timings/days on collections and deliveries
  • First point of contact for enquiries relating to ETA
  • First point of contact for driver enquiries/issues with addresses, awkward access etc.
  • Looking ahead to source equipment for specific jobs – Chelsea Flower Show for example – and selecting fleet numbers and placing them securely to one side
  • Looking ahead to identify pinch points on certain items – Garden Equipment in Spring for example
  • Trained up to be able to route – with assistance from the Transport Coordinator – to cover holiday and absences.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Good administration and customer service experience
  • Excellent telephone manner required as you will be dealing with customers over the telephone
  • Knowledge of the construction industry would be an advantage
  • Experience of working in a fast paced working environment

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm

Benefits:

  • Sales bonus scheme
  • Loyalty bonus scheme
  • Pension – auto enrolment
  • Group Life assurance – 3x salary (once out of probation)
  • 32 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
  • Perk Box
  • Birthday Gift

Salary: £26500 – £31000/annum + quarterly bonus

Job Type: Permanent

Location: GU10, Wrecclesham, Surrey

Assistant Transport Router – Full Time – Wrecclesham employer: Catering

Join a thriving manufacturing team in Ossett, where your skills as an Assembly Operative will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour and opportunities for overtime, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. This role not only offers job security with a permanent position after three months but also the chance to work with a variety of tools in a dynamic environment, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful employment.

Catering

Contact Details:

Catering Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Transport Router – Full Time – Wrecclesham

Administration Skills
Customer Service Experience
Telephone Communication Skills
Knowledge of the Construction Industry
Routing Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
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