Job Vacancies

We are currently seeking to fill the following positions for our busy network operation in Saltley, Birmingham.

Night Shift Class 1 Truck Driver

We are currently looking to employ a night shift class 1 truck driver for our pallet network operations.

Start time between 18:00 and 19:00 Monday to Friday, running between our depot in B8 and one of two regional hubs.

Guaranteed 47.5 hours per week, job and finish most days.

Competitive salary and modern trucks.

For further information or to apply, please contact pete@linklineexpress.co.uk in the first instance.

Network Transport Administrator

08:30 – 16:00 Monday to Friday (30 minutes lunch)

Role description:

Control administration function of a busy transport company.
Answer incoming client and partner queries via telephone, email, and system messaging promptly, to avoid escalation.
Issue resolution
Liaise internally with warehouse, customer service team, and drivers.
Updating of system and reports in a timely manner.
General associated admin tasks and team support.
Manage customer bookings
Any other function related task as required

Role requisites:

Ideally – prior experience of working in a fast-paced pallet network environment.
Attention to detail, follow process through to natural conclusion
Ability to react to a dynamic environment.
Open to developing and training as required.
Excellent level of both written, and spoken English.

For further information or to apply, please contact pete@linklineexpress.co.uk in the first instance.

LGV Drivers

Due to increased workload, we are looking to directly employ both class 1 (mainly bulk deliveries and collections) and class 2 (multi-drop) drivers for our pallet network operations. Monday to Friday day shifts, permanent employment, no handball involved.

Competitive salary.

Must have a good grasp of both spoken and written English.

Please contact steve.pitt@linklineexpress.co.uk for further information or to apply.

Transport Planner

Due to an upcoming change of process, we are seeking a dynamic individual to fill the newly created role of PM transport planner. Starting at 21:00 Monday to Friday, you will manage the systemic planning and routing of our Collection &Delivery fleet.

Key tasks

Effectively plan and route daily C&D fleet ensuring KPI’s are met and exceeded where possible, using the drag and drop and mapping functions within the TMS, taking into account service types, i.e. timed, premium, economy etc.
Ensure best use of resource to mirror volume, engaging with agencies to increase or decrease heads and vehicles as necessary.
Create pick sheets, manifests, and where required, consignment notes to best support warehouse and driver functions.
Balance service level, commercial cost, and legal compliance to create viable routes across a mixed fleet of vehicles.
Identify and action quick wins surrounding bulk drops, direct runs and any other opportunities that arise.
Work in tandem with both the transport and warehouse functions to achieve efficiency and productivity gains.
Any other function related tasks as set by management.

Role requirements

Ability to influence and manage peers.
Excellent knowledge of the Birmingham postcode area and geography
Driven self-starter, with the ability to prioritise and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Previous experience of using planning and routing software (essential).
Clear, concise communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to work to sometimes tight deadlines in a calm manner.
Microsoft office skills, specifically Outlook and Excel.
A degree of flexibility to meet business requirements.

CV’s in the first instance or for further information to steve.pitt@linklineexpress.co.uk