Logistics Coordinator

Facilities by ADF have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator to join their growing team.
Location: Longcross, Surrey, KT16 0EF
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Hours: 0900 – 1700, Mon – Fri
About Us:
Facilities by ADF provides serviced vehicle hire for television and film productions in the UK and Europe, specialising in on-location support for dramas and major features.
We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator to join our logistics team based in Longcross, Hampshire. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills and be able to work under pressure, reacting quickly to customer needs.
Logistics Coordinator - The Role:
As a member of the logistics team you will be scheduling vehicles and drivers to ensure the delivery of our on location facility vehicle service. This involves the analysis of the customer filming schedules to make a clear plan ensuring consistent high standards of delivery.
You will work alongside other members of the logistics team to plan the movement of vehicles and allocate drivers to these. You will be required to document the plan and disseminate this information to all relevant stakeholders.
Applicants for this position should hold good educational qualifications, with a positive attitude towards health and safety. You will have excellent organisational skills, exceptional customer service skills and a strong work ethic. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
Logistics Coordinator - Key Responsibilities:
- Scheduling a fleet of over 700 units utilising employed drivers along with agency drivers
- Forecast resources required and make sure all relevant resource is booked and available
- Plan daily movements whilst liaising with all other departments for resource availability
- Complete all required administration work
- Brief and dispatch drivers
Logistics Coordinator - Requirements:
- Previous experience within a transport planning role with the ability to schedule drivers and vehicles
- Previous experience of scheduling a varied fleet across 2 or more sites
- Knowledge of driver hour’s regulations
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Be able to work under pressure and meet the last-minute requirements of customers
- Proficient IT literacy, specifically Excel, with the ability to learn and adapt to in-house IT systems
- Additional shifts may be required to cover holiday leave
Logistics Coordinator - Benefits:
- 29 days holiday (inc bank holidays increasing with each year of service to a max of 33.
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Free onsite parking
- Free Uniform/PPE provided
- Informal Reward Scheme
- Refer A Friend Scheme
To submit your CV for this Logistics Coordinator opportunity click ‘Apply’ now
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed