Logistics Controller

Logistics Controller

Location: Uxbridge, Middlesex

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum + bonus

Hybrid working after probation

Monday to Friday

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Benefits:

– Holiday Entitlement: 25 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) with the ability to buy or sell additional days.

– Pension Scheme: 5% contributory pension scheme.

– Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Healthcare Cash Plan.

– Life Assurance: Coverage equivalent to 4x annual salary.

– Discounts and Rewards: Access to an online portal offering retail discounts, memberships, discounted restaurants, cinema tickets, and more.

– Professional Development: Structured training and development opportunities.

– Recognition: Rewards scheme to celebrate achievements.

– Social Activities: Sociable office environment with various events, including team outings.

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About Us:

Time Recruitment are supporting a dynamic team managing the logistics of a fleet of over 1000 prestige, mainstream, and commercial vehicles. They pride themselves on efficient operations, exceptional service, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

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Role Responsibilities:

As a Logistics Controller, you will:

– Collaborate with the Sales Team to ensure suitable vehicles are supplied to clients and damaged vehicles are collected and moved to storage.

– Maintain regular communication with clients to coordinate delivery and collection in the most efficient manner.

– Work closely with satellite hub controllers to optimise fleet usage and delivery schedules.

– Oversee vehicle movements, generate required paperwork, and log all notes within the Proclaim system.

– Manage vehicle maintenance, including addressing damage, faults, servicing, and de-fleeting requirements.

– Ensure documentation and vehicle condition reports are accurate and processes are followed correctly.

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Key Skills and Knowledge:

We are looking for a candidate with:

– A strong interest in and knowledge of vehicles.

– Solid understanding of UK geography to optimise fleet and driver efficiency.

– Excellent interpersonal skills with a confident and calm approach.

– Proven customer service experience and a track record of delivering outstanding results.

– Strong IT skills, with the ability to manage multiple systems after training.

– A proactive mindset with the ability to think creatively and solve problems.

– Exceptional attention to detail, especially when working under pressure.

– Respectful and collaborative attitude toward colleagues and clients.

– Experience in a related industry (e.g., body shop, tyre and exhaust centre, dealership) is preferred but not essential.

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Personal Attributes:

– Highly organised, motivated, and reliable.

– Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

– Effective team player with the ability to work independently when required.

– Calm and composed under pressure, with excellent prioritisation skills.

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This role is well suited to someone with a background in finances (credit control, collections or purchase ledger), though if you have a passion for logistics, a keen eye for detail, and the drive to deliver exceptional customer service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join the team!