At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate drivers and support customers to ensure smooth logistics operations.
- Company: Join the leading driving agency in Bury St Edmunds with a proud team culture.
- Benefits: Earn £13.45/h basic, £20.18/h overtime, plus 28 days holiday and referral bonuses.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with guaranteed hours and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics while gaining valuable experience and skills.
- Qualifications: Good communication, organisation skills, and a proactive problem-solving attitude.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Pay rate: £13.45 - £20.18
Contract Type: Temporary
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Start Date: 1st September
We are looking for a Logistics Agent to start 1st September for our client based in Bury St Edmunds, with all the support from our experienced Driver Hire team in Bury St Edmunds.
The successful Logistics Agent will receive:
- £13.45/h basic
- £20.18/h overtime & weekends
- Subsidised canteen
- Guaranteed 37.5hrs per week
- 28 days holiday prorated on PAYE
- Referral Bonus - Introduce a friend to us and you receive a bonus!
What to expect as a Logistics Agent:
As a Logistics Agent, you'll play an important part in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. Working alongside the wider logistics team, you'll help coordinate drivers, support customers and make sure everything stays safe, compliant and on schedule.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring drivers' hours and supporting transport compliance
- Providing helpful, professional customer support
- Assisting with health & safety and operational procedures
- Completing general logistics administration and maintaining accurate records
- Supporting drivers and colleagues with day-to-day queries
- Helping the team keep operations organised, compliant and running efficiently
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday (08:30-16:30) during training, transitioning to Tuesday-Saturday (12:00-20:00) thereafter.
As a Logistics Agent you must:
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Strong organisation skills with good attention to detail
- Confidence using computers and standard office systems
- The ability to work accurately in a busy logistics environment
- A proactive approach to solving day-to-day problems
- The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
- An understanding of transport, drivers' hours or compliance would be beneficial, but training can be provided
- Previous experience in logistics, transport, administration or customer service would be an advantage
- Flexibility to work the required Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00-20:00 shift pattern following training
- Have no more than 6 effective penalty points
- No DG, DD or IN endorsements
This position is commutable from Stowmarket, Ipswich, Thetford, Cambridge, Newmarket and other areas nearby to Bury St Edmunds.
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Contact Details:
Driver Hire Bury St Edmunds Recruitment Team
