Transport Administrator

The Company

We are Lowe, a globally recognized brand for innovation, ambition, and high quality.

Lowe Rental is the world’s leading refrigeration and catering equipment supplier to major food exhibitions, sporting events, public sector and retailers across the globe; from the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix to Glastonbury we provide high quality rental solutions to help our clients entertain and delight their customers.

The Role

This is a full time and permanent position to join our Transport Team, based at our Distribution hub in Uttoxeter. As a Transport Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation of the Lowe transport department at Marchington. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Transport operations, ensuring efficient routes and schedules, coordinating with drivers, the warehouse, and maintaining legal compliance. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of assets

Responsibilities to the company 

• Continuously suggest improvements for efficiency, safety, compliance, and effectiveness of tasks. 

• Carry out any reasonable duties assigned by the Transport Supervisor or Head of Transport. 

The Role 

Route Planning and Route Admin

• Collaborate with the Planning Manager to plan and optimize delivery routes.
• Monitor route changes and complete adjustments in a timely manner.
• Book hotels for driver overnight trips.
• Input POD/POC information received from third party hauliers onto our system, and chase hauliers to provide relevant documents.
• Ensure hauliers have a booking for loading/unloading on the Marchington booking system.

Communication

• Maintain regular communication with drivers to resolve any on the job challenges.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers regarding route information, schedules, and updates.
• Liaise with warehouse, asset management, and project management to ensure projects run smoothly.

Transport Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Transport regulations and company policies.
• Monitor missing miles, ensure drivers download their tachograph regularly, and download vehicle tachographs on a weekly basis.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and maintain vehicle fleet records.

Essential Skills & Experience:

As a people-orientated organisation, candidates must demonstrate a strong match for our vibrant entrepreneurial culture and our core values; Listen, Empower, Accomplish and Innovate.

• Proven experience as a Transport Coordinator or similar role in Transport. 
• Working knowledge of Transport regulations and best practice. 
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. 

There will be a requirement for one on-call weekend each month to handle urgent issues.  Also to provide cover for annual leave. 

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Lowe is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. We are incredibly selective in our hiring and shortlisting for this vacancy will be completed on the basis of merit. Candidates should tailor their CVs to reflect our essential criteria.