Freight and Logistics jobs and jobs news in Coventry

Freight and Logistics jobs in Coventry

All personnel working in the freight sector be it a taxi driver or a pilot are extremely important in our society. All transportation means from common vehicles such as Lorries to aeroplanes fall under the freight category. The sole purpose of the modes of transport in our modern world is to ensure quick and cheap transportation of either goods or people. The transport sector provides employment of up to 2.5 million people annually.

With transportation of people to various destinations being the dominant job in the industry, the general qualification for employment as a flight attendant, a rail attendant, a driver or a pilot is having a license to certify that one has the necessary experience. The nature of jobs in this industry involves direct contact with people making it necessary for a person working in the sector to have excellent communication skills. Many people are keen on the amount charged for transportation services with a lot of preference made for cheaper transportation means. This fact together with the increasing fuel prices has been the source of financial constraints in the industry which has also seen a few airlines out of business. Jobs are however available as population increase has in turn increased demand for transportation.

Improvement of public services is providing more room for the introduction of new jobs in the industry. Driving jobs in Coventry are the most common with driving candidates being mostly employed by taxi companies or become private drivers. Those employed by companies are usually given a delivery job Coventry. People who can’t fit in driving jobs in Coventry can go for jobs such as IT, Planning, Financing or work secure managerial positions. These job descriptions require qualifications but driving jobs may not necessarily require a lot of qualifications depending on a particular employer. Salaries paid to employees in these jobs depend on their contracts with the employer, position of work and the level experience in the sector.

Workers in this industry do not have specific working hours as the hours may be determined by the nature of one’s job. Employees are always motivated to work for more hours by provision of more allowances and better salaries. Jobs like lorry drivers will require employees to work for long hours creating the need for shifts. The nature of the work and shift patterns determine that these jobs are mostly dominated by men however women are nowadays also going for these occupations.

Supply Chain Director

Job Description Are you keen on developing your career within a Construction Equipment Manufacturer? Are you a top tier Supply Chain Director looking to make a difference within a Global Manufacturing Organisation? If so, Terex are currently recruiting a Supply Chain Director to support their UK ...more info>>>

Discovered on 13/01/2012 23:52:00

Program Buyer

PROGRAM BUYER X 2 West Midlands £35,000 (DOE) + Package Inside Out Purchasing & Supply have been approached by our Global Blue-Chip Client, to recruit 2 Program Buyers for their organisation. Due to internal movements and expansion, this is an ideal opportunity any dynamic Purchasing Professional w...more info>>>

Discovered on 10/01/2012 23:52:00

General Manager - Training

General Manager - Training Midlands Based Attractive Salary Package (Including bonus + executive car/car allowance + pension) The Freight Transport Association is one of the largest trade associations in the UK representing the transport interests of some 14,000 companies. FTA members operate ove...more info>>>

Discovered on 03/01/2012 23:52:00

Technical Helpdesk Engineer (Master Technician Experience)

Job Function Title: Customer: Dealer Technical Helpline Engineer - Whitley £26K TO £28k pa Various Overall Responsibilities: To provide technical information and recommendations, primarily by telephone, to the world-wide Dealership network for Customer vehicles: Function Detail: Accept and atte...more info>>>

Discovered on 29/12/2011 23:52:00

Technical Planning & Logistics Coordinator

Technical Planning & Logistics Coordinator Warwick c£25,000 plus attractive benefits Are you looking to develop and improve within a professional and successful FTSE 100 company? We are currently recruiting for a Technical Planning & Logistics Coordinator oversee the production and continuous op...more info>>>

Discovered on 16/12/2011 23:52:00

Logistics Analysts

Logistics Analysts x2 roles. We have a vacancy for two Logistics/Material Planners to assist the Logistics team as we transition to SAP. The role will be a fixed term contract required until the transition is completed by October 2013. Duties will include: * Manage materials to defined flow path...more info>>>

Discovered on 13/12/2011 23:52:00

Assistant Quality Manager

Role and Responsibilities -To control the quality of the products leaving the company are to an acceptable standard. -To develop the product, and identify continuous improvement initiatives with the other departments. -To be the interface with the customer and present the improvement plans using a P...more info>>>

Discovered on 08/12/2011 23:52:00

3rd line IT Support Server / ERP Coventry £30k + bens

3rd line IT Support Server / ERP Coventry to £30k + benefits Windows Server NT4 / 2000 / 2003 / 2008 ERP system Networking - TCP/IP - DNS - DCHP - MS Office - User and system support A leading manufacturing company with an excellent staff retention and a long stable history has a vacancy for a 2...more info>>>

Discovered on 05/12/2011 23:52:00

Applications Engineer / Technical Support

Our client are globally renowned as the market leading supplier of pneumatic and electrical technology for a range of industrial and process automation solutions to various engineering sectors including automotive, food and beverage, electronics and water treatment, and as a result of continued succ...more info>>>

Discovered on 03/12/2011 23:52:00

Planner & Dispatcher Support Coordinator

Planner & Dispatcher Support Coordinator Various locations: Derby, Wolverhampton, Coventry c£28,000 plus attractive benefits Are you looking to develop and improve within a professional and successful FTSE 100 company? We are currently recruiting for a Planner and Dispatcher Support oversee the ...more info>>>

Discovered on 30/11/2011 23:52:00

Sub Contract Buyer

Sub Contract Buyer - Aerospace Our client is a large Aerospace client and is looking for a Sub Contract Buyer to start work ASAP. They must Previous experience gained in a fast moving, quality driven, engineering company and understand of logistics, economic order batching, accurate data management,...more info>>>

Discovered on 10/10/2011 23:52:00

Business Development Manager - Logistics

Position: Business Development Manager Business: Multi-modal Freight Forwarding Salary: £40k-£45 basic Commission, Car, Health, Perks Overview: My client is an exceptional multi-modal freight forwarder with nationwide presence throughout the UK. The company is looking for an experienced Busines...more info>>>

Discovered on 07/09/2011 23:52:00

Workshop Material Handler

Manpower are currently looking to recruit an experienced Material Handler to suport the prototype development workshop at JLR in the following area's. Support daily workshop maintenance duties including: general material handling, cleaning, cleaning fluid spillages, emptying waste containers, vehic...more info>>>

Discovered on 31/08/2011 23:52:00

PLC/ Controls Systems Engineer

Position - PLC/Controls Systems Engineer Location - Bedforshire Salary - £40,000 Benefits - BUPA Health Care + Company Car + Overtime PLC/CONTROLS SYSTEMS ENGINEER REQUIRED WITHIN AUTOMATION Ross Marvin from ATA requires a PLC/Controls Systems Engineer to join an established software solutions pr...more info>>>

Discovered on 26/08/2011 23:52:00

Health Visitors x 4 posts Health Visiting

Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CPCT) Health Visitors x 4 posts Band 6 £25,528 - £34,189 Permanent / Bank Full or Part Time Hours Due to staff relocation and retirement, we currently have 4WTE vacancies for highly motivated and innovative Health Visitors to join our visionary and dynam...more info>>>

Discovered on 25/08/2011 23:52:00

Senior HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner - Coventry Are you looking to develop and improve within a professional and successful FTSE 100 company? We are currently recruiting for a contract HR Business Partner to be involved in people change initiatives encompassing line manager up skilling, organisational structure, r...more info>>>

Discovered on 09/08/2011 23:52:00

Drivers Class 1 and 2 and 7. 5 Tonne

ARC are specialists in Driving Recruitment, we are now at our peak and our looking to recruit drivers on the following : Class 1 Class 2 7.5 Tonne The work is ALL on going and we have immediate starts available for everyone Great rates of pay - please call Sam for Coventry on 02476 214455 or Geo...more info>>>

Discovered on 05/08/2011 23:52:00

Night Transport Planner

Transport Planner required for 3PL based in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a planning team responsible for the effective scheduling and dispatch for automotive customers.You will be responsible for producing an optimised delivery schedule that maximises supply chain ef...more info>>>

Discovered on 04/08/2011 23:52:00

Air Freight Export Operator

Air Freight Export Operator Coventry £18,000 - £23,000 FP/9679/PW Our client is a well established major player in the freight forwarding industry, employing nearly 40,000 people at around 1,100 locations around the globe. With over 130 years experience in the industry they confirm their status ...more info>>>

Discovered on 29/07/2011 23:52:00

Weld Shift Co-ordinator

Our client is a leading automotive component manufacturer of BIW components and sunroof assemblies. The position will require effort across a range of activities as listed below, although this shall not be exhaustive and may require additional duties from time-to-time. Your role will include the nee...more info>>>

Discovered on 15/07/2011 23:52:00

Quality Inspectors x 7

A luxury car manufacturer based in Warwickshire is looking for a number of Quality Inspectors to conduct final quality inspections and associated activities on vehicles upon completion of all manufacturing processes. The inspections carried out will ensure that Cars sold will meet or exceed the clie...more info>>>

Discovered on 01/07/2011 23:52:00

Engineering Change / NPI Co-ordinator

Engineering Change / NPI Coordinator - Automotive T1 Location: Coventry Salary: £35-45,000 + Benefits With a global customer base and a reputation for high volume JIT automotive supply of a variety of highly engineered components and systems, this class leading organisation is in a phase of rapid...more info>>>

Discovered on 30/06/2011 23:52:00

Telecoms Sales - Hosted Telephony / VoIP

Telecoms Field Sales: - Hosted Telephony / VoIP / Data Location: West Midlands. Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhamption etc Benefits: Basic c£30,000 - £40,000 OTE £60,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance + package Our client is a leading telecommunications company which is currently enjoying an exciting phas...more info>>>

Discovered on 18/06/2011 23:51:00

GM Recruitment & Logistics Development

If you can develop and manage a new division of a logistics recruitment and transport management business this in an opportunity to head up, establish and manage a new division. Already established in the Home Counties and Southern England our client is enjoying strong growth and already has new a...more info>>>

Discovered on 08/06/2011 23:52:00

Internal Sales Executive (Telesales) - Courier / Logistics S

Internal Sales Executive (Telesales) - Courier / Logistics Sales Coventry 21k Base, 31k Uncapped OTE + Benefits Starting out over 100 years ago as a messenger company, our client has transformed itself into a global leader and one of the worlds most admired brands. As a leading supplier of speciali...more info>>>

Discovered on 25/05/2011 23:52:00

Manufactoring Engineer

An Automotive biased Manufacturing Engineer/ Production Engineer is required for a Midlands based 1st Tier Automotive supplier. The Manufacturing Engineer will be able to demonstrate extensive experience of Machine Specification, CAPEX Budgets, Plant Layout and Line Balancing using Lean Principles...more info>>>

Discovered on 20/05/2011 23:52:00

Electrical Repair Engineer

Ref No NB2419: Repair Engineer Salary: £18K to £22K (OTE) Location: West Midlands Position: Permanent This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical test equipment Repair Engineer to develop your knowledge and experience of Electronic Engineering. The Repair Engineer must be able to fault find...more info>>>

Discovered on 16/05/2011 23:52:00

Logistics Group Leader - Automotive T1

Logistics Supervisor - Automotive T1 Location: Coventry Salary: ?35-40,000 + benefits With a global customer base and a reputation for high volume JIT automotive supply of a variety of highly engineered components and systems, this class leading organisation is in a phase of rapid growth driven by s...more info>>>

Discovered on 11/05/2011 23:52:00

Planning, Inventory & Systems Manager

Planning, Inventory & Systems Manager Midlands £50,000 + Car + Additional Benefits Role Profile Our client is a leading Supply Chain management business working for an International Automotive business currently looking for a talented individual experienced in a fast paced automotive environment. ...more info>>>

Discovered on 10/05/2011 23:52:00

No Experience, No Problem!

2011 for us is about driving the business into future, adapting to change, educating people and being a leader within our industry... Established in 2008, our fast paced regional Sales & Marketing Company is BURSTING with ENERGY and has just opened a new office in Birmingham. Recent success has sec...more info>>>

Discovered on 23/04/2011 23:51:00

LGV 1 Driver

A great opportunity to work for a Large Haulage company based in the Coventry area on an ad hoc basis. LGV 1 drivers get great benefits including driving well maintained and serviced vehicles over a variety of start times to suit, for a local coventry business. You also have a friendly and dedicated...more info>>>

Discovered on 19/04/2011 23:51:00

Customer Field Sales Representative / Sales / Account Manager

Customer Field Sales Representative / Sales / Account Manager Rugby Salary £22,000 per annum - 37.5 hrs per week Our Client has more than 70 years of experience in the field of aeronautical fasteners, their product quality and service is constantly improving. They have become one of the top three ...more info>>>

Discovered on 08/04/2011 23:52:00

Customer Field Support Representative/ Sales/ Account Manager

Customer Field Support Representative/Sales/ Account Manager Rugby Salary £22,000 per annum - 37.5 hrs per week Our Client has more than 70 years of experience in the field of aeronautical fasteners, their product quality and service is constantly improving. They have become one of the top three l...more info>>>

Discovered on 31/03/2011 23:52:00

SAP Logistics Consultant - FMCG - Permanent - London

Our client, a leading FMGC organisation, is seeking a driven and skilled SAP Logistics Consultant to join their thriving team. Join the expanding team now and become an integral part of the team. Fast career progression and niche skill cross-training will be on offer for the selected candidate. As ...more info>>>

Discovered on 29/03/2011 23:52:00

Supply Chain Implementation Consultants

Supply Chain Consultants (SCM) - Birmingham - Milton Keynes - Derby -Coventry Supply Chain Consultant ideally with Advanced Scheduler or Advanced Planner or similar product (linear programming, factory schedule optimisation planning). Also SOP Sales and Operations Planning) Someone who has implemen...more info>>>

Discovered on 14/03/2011 23:52:00

Body Engineer

Position Description: "Engineering Specialist for the development and integration of Safety Component Systems on new model programmes. " Skills Required: -Proven Project management delivery capability, demonstrated by recent delivery of multiple projects on time & budget. -Engineering knowledge ...more info>>>

Discovered on 09/03/2011 23:52:00

Head Of Operations

HEAD OF OPERATIONS Profitable and Technically Advanced Engineering / Manufacturing Company. West Midlands We are representing a highly successful AIM listed, profitable Group with two distinct divisions, five wholly owned subsidiaries, engaged in designing, manufacturing and selling a range of mark...more info>>>

Discovered on 18/02/2011 23:51:00

Buyer: Logistics and Materials

The successful candidate ideally need experience with the below: Knowledge of global logistics and supply chain activities Experience of the telecommunications industry You will need to hold a passport as international travel is required and will also need a full UK driving license due to travel....more info>>>

Discovered on 15/02/2011 23:51:00

Reach Folklift Driver - General Handler

- Forklift Drivers (Reach) We are currently looking for the following people to work for a large, professional Manufacturing company based in Coventry. - Pay rates of £7.00 - Free Parking - Shift times 06.00 - 14.00,14.00 - 22.00 & 22.00 06.00 Must Have following: - Knowledge of Computerised Pick S...more info>>>

Discovered on 01/02/2011 23:52:00

Project/ Launch Manager

Project/Launch Manager Location Milton Keynes, Northampton, Oxford, Coventry, Banbury Salary - £38 - 40k + car allowance You're Profile As the Project Manager you will have a proven track record of team leadership, specifically in and driving through automotive projects to TS19649 quality stand...more info>>>

Discovered on 23/01/2011 23:50:00

General Manager - Logistics

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an influential General Manager to join a market leading business. Reporting into the Account Director you will have complete responsibility for the site Logistics, high value stock and store facilities. The successful candidate will have proven experience of...more info>>>

Discovered on 19/01/2011 23:51:00

Contract Manager - East

Contract Manager Location: East Region Derbyshire or Coventry Salary; circa £35,000 dependent on skills and experience About our client Severn Trent Water serves over eight million customers across the heart of the UK, stretching from the Bristol Channel to the Humber and from mid-Wales to t...more info>>>

Discovered on 13/01/2011 23:51:00

Quality Director, Analytical Labs, Coventry, up to £70, 000 + bens

Quality Director, Environmental Analysis, Coventry, £50,000 - £70,000 + package As Quality Director you will drive forward the strategy of quality for a group of Scientific companies. Working within the SMT you will report on quality issues and report on customer feedback. You will act and deve...more info>>>

Discovered on 17/12/2010 23:51:00

Territory Manager - Occupational Health

SALES REPRESENTATIVE MIDLANDS TERRITORY To £43K (OTE) plus benefits We are currently looking for a new Sales Representative to join our successful Occupational Health and Environmental Services Division to cover the West Midlands (successful candidate must live on territory, see postcodes below). ...more info>>>

Discovered on 07/12/2010 23:51:00

Technical Helpdesk Engineer Warranty

Job Function Title: Customer: Dealer Technical Helpline This position would suit Master Vehicle Technicians, Automotive Graduate s or other candidates from the automotive field Overall Responsibilities: To provide technical information and recommendations, primarily by telephone, to the world-w...more info>>>

Discovered on 04/12/2010 23:51:00

Van Driver - Multi Drop

An excellent opportunity has arisen for Multi Drop Van Drivers working an ongoing temporary basis across the Coventry, Warwick and Leamington areas paying rates up to £7.50 per hour. As Van Driver you will be responsible for commercial / residential multi drops. The ideal Driver will have the foll...more info>>>

Discovered on 03/12/2010 23:51:00

Air Import Clerk

Our client is the one of the largest express carrier and package delivery company which also provides specialised transportation, logistics, capital, and e-commerce services. They are now looking for Air Import Clerk in Coventry. He / She will be responsible for: * Liaising with internal and exter...more info>>>

Discovered on 25/10/2010 23:51:00

Medical Sales - Sports Medicine

Company: a highly innovative medical devices company Location: Midlands, Coventry, Derby, Rugby, Warwickshire Type: Permanent Division: MEDICAL Reference: ES884.003 Salary: to £40K + package This well established and highly innovative medical devices company develops, manufactures, and markets mini...more info>>>

Discovered on 20/10/2010 23:51:00

Theatre Sales Specialist (Orthopaedic Biologic Devices) - Midlands

My client is a global organisation with operations in over 80 countries worldwide. They supply thousands of medical products and services to almost every hospital in the UK and as a company they consist of 5 main business units including Medication Delivery, Biosurgery & Renal to name a few. Due to...more info>>>

Discovered on 09/10/2010 23:51:00

Supplier Performance Manager

Supplier Performance Manager Coventry £30,000 - £38,000 + excellent benefits We have opportunities in this role in Coventry. Help us get outstanding results from our third-party suppliers. As a Supplier Performance Manager at Barclays, you'll have a unique opportunity to manage internal stakeh...more info>>>

Discovered on 06/10/2010 23:51:00

 

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