Freight and Logistics jobs and jobs news in Lichfield

Freight and Logistics jobs in Lichfield

Approximately 2.5 million people find employment in a year in the Freight sector ranging from small positions such as taxi drivers to higher positions for instance that of a pilot. In this modern time people are always going after cheap and quick modes of transport in a bid to save time. The Freight and logistics industry has the responsibility of ensuring transportation of people and products from one location to another.

Demand of transportation services is increasing by the day and quite a number of job vacancies are available. However increased charges has made this industry experience a relatively small downturn whose effect has been made worse by the increasing fuel costs resulting in a few airlines being pushed out of business. Jobs available in this sector are mainly flight attendants, rail attendants, pilots and vehicle drivers. All these jobs revolve around transporting people from one point to another and require a fair share of customer service skills. The main qualification being a license in whatever field one is operating in, other qualifications may be specific for certain fields only.

Driving jobs in Lichfield are not the only positions one can pursue in the industry: other jobs available include Financing positions, Planning, IT and other managerial roles. These roles may need more qualifications that the usual driving jobs Lichfield. Driving jobs have a wide range of categories from which people can work in with the common duties being a post person in a delivery job Lichfield or being employed with a taxi company. Salaries depend on the location of operation, employer, position and the level of qualification.

Shift work is the method used in many driving jobs as working hours are normally long and unfixed. Though long hours of work means a good pay, jobs like long distance lorry drivers may not be suitable for family people as one will spend more time away from their homes. The freight and logistics industry is now experiencing a balance in their employees as more female workers are joining the industry bringing male predomination of the industry to an end.

Technical Operators X8 & Production Supervisors X2 (Food & Drink)

TECHNICAL OPERATORS x8 AND SHIFT PRODUCTION SUPERVISORS X2 (FOOD & DRINK INDUSTRY, 12 HOUR CONTINENTAL STYLE SHIFTS): EXCELLENT SALARIES PLUS BENEFITS INCLUDING PENSION SCHEME AND MORE... Our client, a dynamic food industry manufacturer and producer of numerous household brands, is currently lookin...more info>>>

Discovered on 28/01/2012 23:52:00

Software developer - Lichfield, to £35k - VB. Net OR VB6

Software developer - Lichfield, to GBP35k - VB.Net OR VB6 My client is a leading provider of hardware and software in their sector. They require 2 software developers to join their team in Lichfield, Staffordshire. The experience they require is as follows: VB.Net OR VB6 - at least 1 year of comme...more info>>>

Discovered on 26/01/2012 23:53:00

Materials Controller, Materials Planner

Materials Planner, Resource Planner Our client is a market leader within their market sector. Due to continued company growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced and proven Material's Planner. Overview of Job Description Your core responsibilities will be to support the shop floor a...more info>>>

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

Weekend HGV 1 Driver

We require additional weekend drivers for our customer based in Swadlincote. Working on nights you will be available to work Friday and/or Saturday night. Start times are between 1700 and 2000 each evening and shift length will be between 8 and 12 hours. You will have a flexible and professional man...more info>>>

Discovered on 17/01/2012 23:52:00

Network Planning Manager

Job Title: Network Planning Manager Package: £40,000 - £48,000 + Benefits Location: Wolverhampton / Stafford / Cannock Job Reference: 01945/TF The Background A market leading third party logistics provider (3PL) is currently looking to take on board an experienced Planning Manager to help strate...more info>>>

Discovered on 12/01/2012 23:52:00

Business Improvement Manager

Main Purpose of Role 1. Identify opportunities for improvement, lead and manage business improvement initiatives. 2. Develop and sustain culture of continuous improvement using all appropriate techniques. 3. Establish and sustain 5S routines 4. Develop and sustain robust production and maintenance ...more info>>>

Discovered on 17/12/2011 23:51:00

Director of Freight Forwarding / Logistics Director

Director of Freight Forwarding / Logistics Director Walsall, West Midlands £50,000 - £70,000 DOE Plus Bonus, Car, Pension, BUPA, Share Options, Phone Our client operates a totally dedicated overnight trucking system, linking depots in the Netherlands and Belgium with their UK distribution hub - str...more info>>>

Discovered on 01/12/2011 23:52:00

Electronics Bench Engineers

Our client has been established for almost a century and is renowned as a market leader in the Industrial Electronics repair sector. As a result of continued success and a planned program of strategic growth, they are now seeking to recruit a number of dynamic, self motivated and highly capable Driv...more info>>>

Discovered on 26/11/2011 23:51:00

Customer Service- French & German Speaking

GERMAN & FRENCH SPEAKING CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR REQUIRED Our client specialises in the management and provision specialist consumer goods worldwide. Due to year on year growth, our client is now looking to expand its activities with the support of a French & German Speaking Customer Services Adv...more info>>>

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

Procurement Projects Manager - £45000 - £50000

PROCUREMENT PROJECTS MANAGER --£45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits Package - CORPORATE BLUE CHIP BUSINESS - West Midlands After relocating central functions to the West Midlands, a leading blue chip organisation is now seeking to appoint a Procurement Projects Manager to work within their established purc...more info>>>

Discovered on 19/11/2011 23:52:00

Customer Service- German Speaking

GERMAN SPEAKING CUSTOMER SERVICE ADVISOR Our client specialises in the management and provision specialist consumer goods worldwide. Due to year on year growth, our client is now looking to expand its activities with the support of a German Speaking Customer Services Advisor. As a key member of t...more info>>>

Discovered on 15/11/2011 23:52:00

B2b Field Sales Executive/ 2+Years B2b Experience Essential

B2B FIELD SALES EXECUTIVE This is an excellent career opportunity for experienced B2B Field Sales people who are looking to further their sales career and join a forward thinking Blue Chip sales organisation. My Client is the fastest growing supplier of document and logistics solutions with a netwo...more info>>>

Discovered on 12/11/2011 23:51:00

Sales

Field Sales Reps wanted in towns throughout the UK for a Blue Chip Company who is expanding their workforce rapidly. You will be selling memberships to the general public in Service Stations and Shopping Centres on behalf of a well known and trusted brand name. An outgoing and friendly personality...more info>>>

Discovered on 06/11/2011 23:51:00

Production Controller (Engineering / Assembly)

Production Controller / Production Planner (Engineering / Assembly Environment) £23,000 - £27,000 per annum + Benefits Based in South Birmingham (Near Halesowen) With a truly global presence, our client is a world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of complete weighing and packing...more info>>>

Discovered on 01/11/2011 23:52:00

Customer Services Agent

Our client is a leading logistics and freight business and operates a busy call centre in Birmingham. They have an urgent requirement for a Customer Services Agent to join them on a temp to perm basis. * Speak to customers worldwide about consignment collections and deliveries * Evaluate data for ...more info>>>

Discovered on 19/10/2011 23:52:00

Delivery Manager, Staffordshire, £55, 000, Car, Bonus

Are you a highly experienced Delivery Manager with experience of the Nuclear Sector and looking to take on a senior post for a major player based in Stone, Staffordshire? Our client has a portfolio of systems contracts to be delivered within the Nuclear Industry. With values of several million poun...more info>>>

Discovered on 19/09/2011 23:52:00

Production Engineer - Birmingham

Our client, part of a group established for more than a century and renowned globally as a market leader in their specialist field, are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly self motivated and capable Production Engineer to work within their busy production environment and to complement their h...more info>>>

Discovered on 17/09/2011 23:52:00

Fork Lift Driver/ Attendant Labourer

Linford Building Ltd have a vacancy for a Fork Lift Driver/Attendant Labourer for a building contract near Lichfield. Only those with relevant fork lift experience and a clean driving licence need apply. Please contact Julie Taylor on 01543 441331...more info>>>

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

Used Car Sales Executives

Used Car Sales Executives required...... Our clients is looking for Used Car Sales Executives to join their busy successful sale team based in the Staffordshire area.. The role his an important position for the success of the company, and such demands the highest levels of professionalism and cust...more info>>>

Discovered on 22/08/2011 23:52:00

Sales Executive, New Business Development Executive

Sales Executive, Recruitment Sales Consultant, New Business Executive, Technical & Engineering Sales Executive Our organisation has been founded for over 20 years and has a reputation for delivering quality recruitment solutions into defined market sectors and disciplines on a permanent, contract a...more info>>>

Discovered on 10/08/2011 23:52:00

Production Supervisor / Team Leader

Production Shift Supervisor / Team Leader - Permanent 2pm - 10pm shift. Circa £20,000 - 22,000 dependant on skills and experience This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, career minded Production Supervisor / Team Leader to advance their career within a fast moving manufacturing environmen...more info>>>

Discovered on 02/08/2011 23:52:00

Fulfilment Centre IT Manager

In 15 years we've gone from the world's first internet book store to a global leader in e-commerce. And for every order placed and parcel delivered, we rely on our computer systems to make it possible. As the person in charge of supporting the IT function at our Fulfilment Centre, you'll be right at...more info>>>

Discovered on 27/07/2011 23:52:00

Parts Sales Controller

Parts sales Controller, Stock Controller required.................. Our client has become one of the UK's leading suppliers of products within their specialist market sector based in the West Midlands area. Due to internal staff movements, an exciting position has become available for the post of...more info>>>

Discovered on 19/07/2011 23:52:00

HGV 1 LGV CE Shunter Drivers Burton On Trent

PDRS (Professional Driving Recruitment Services Ltd) are recruiting for national chemists / pharmaceutical suppliers based at their new Centrum 100 Depot nr Burton On Trent. We are recruiting a total of 35 HGV 1 drivers to work from this depot of which some will need to be dedicated site shunters....more info>>>

Discovered on 14/07/2011 23:52:00

Part Time Telesales

Part Time Telesales Executive, Part Time New Business Consultant, Our client is an established business located in Nr Burton Town Centre that provides a variety of solutions to a wide selection of industry sectors. Due to an internal restructure, an exciting position has become available for the...more info>>>

Discovered on 11/07/2011 23:52:00

HGV 1 LGV CE Trunker Drivers Burton On Trent

PDRS (Professional Driving Recruitment Services Ltd) are recruiting for national chemists / pharmaceutical suppliers based at their new Centrum 100 Depot nr Burton On Trent. We are recruiting 35 HGV 1 drivers to work from this depot. The assignments are for days, evenings, nights and weekends - ma...more info>>>

Discovered on 08/07/2011 23:52:00

Class 1 (C&E) Drivers

Not just any driving job? £10.00 per hour (days), £11.00 (nights), £13.00 (Saturday), £14.00 (Sunday) Professional Class1 (C&E) Drivers in Burton on Trent Starting August, £500 Loyalty Bonus Paid in Jan 2012 WE PAY * £10 p/h DAYS * £11 p/h NIGHTS * £13 p/h Saturday * £14 p/h Sundays This great ...more info>>>

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

Commercial Vehicle Technician

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE - NIGHT SHIFT TECHNICIAN Based at our award winning Fradley Park Truck and Trailer Centre near to Lichfield and due to further expansion of the business we are looking to recruit a TECHNICIAN for our NIGHTSHIFT. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Technician who will be re...more info>>>

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

F/ T Dumper & Roller Driver

Must be an experienced operative with both forward tipping dumper and roller. Valid CPCS card is essential. Must also have knowledge of ground works. Main Duties will be operating the 9 tonne forward tipping dumper and ride on roller but when not driving will be expected to assist ground workers wit...more info>>>

Discovered on 22/06/2011 23:52:00

Embedded Software Engineer, Stafford, £35, 000

Are you a talented Embedded Software Engineer with excellent C programming skills looking for a new position within a forward thinking organisation based in Stafford? Do you want to help drive forward the architectural design? This new position will involve contributing to the definition, developme...more info>>>

Discovered on 21/06/2011 23:52:00

Production Engineer - West Midlands

Our client, part of a group established for more than a century and renowned globally as a market leader in their specialist field, are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly self motivated and capable Production Engineer to work within their busy production environment and to complement their h...more info>>>

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

IT Operations Manager- ITIL - Sutton Coldfield - £30k

IT Operations Manager- ITIL - Sutton Coldfield - £30k Leadership - Windows IT Support - Office - User-support and training Team Leadership - Helpdesk Management - Motivation - SLA / KPI - People Skills Our client, a well known transport and logistics company have a vacancy for a IT Operations M...more info>>>

Discovered on 03/06/2011 23:52:00

Jetting and HGV Technician - Birmingham

Jetting & Driver Technician Minworth Are you looking to develop and improve within a professional and successful FTSE 100 company? We are currently recruiting for a permanent Jetting & Driver Technician to be responsible for planned and reactive jetting and cleaning services to waste water sites...more info>>>

Discovered on 18/05/2011 23:52:00

Head Of Fleet Services - Transport And Logistics

HEAD OF FLEET SERVICES - TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS Salary: up to £55k plus benefits Area: UK Wide HEAD OF FLEET SERVICES WANTED FOR A LEADING LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT BUSINESS IN THE UK. My client is a leading Transport and Logistics company in the UK. My client offers a one complete solution for ...more info>>>

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

Procurement Category Manager - Indirect & Corporate Services Spend

Procurement Category Manager- INDIRECT & CORPORATE SERVICES SPEND Up to £55,000 + Car + Full Benefits Package - Prestigious Blue Chip Business - West Midlands A prestigious blue chip organisation, is now seeking to appoint an experienced Procurement Category Manager (Indirect & Corporate Services S...more info>>>

Discovered on 26/04/2011 23:52:00

Business Development Manager - Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions

Business Development Manager - Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions - £30k Basic + Commission "Excellent opportunity to join well reputed organisation with global exposure" Location - Nationwide COMPANY: This opening provides an excellent opportunity to work for a leading provider of logistics, ...more info>>>

Discovered on 22/04/2011 23:51:00

Pharmacy Managers Jobs in the Stafford Area

Flame Health Pharmacy - Pharmacy Manager Jobs in the Stafford Area Flame Health Pharmacy are currently Recruiting for a Pharmacy Manager in the Staffordshire Area If you are looking to join a community pharmacy chain with a difference then this position is for you. We are currently working with on...more info>>>

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

Procurement Manager - Marketing Services Indirect Spend - West Mids

PROCUREMENT MANAGER- MARKETING SERVICES SPEND Up to £55,000 + Car + Full Benefits Package - Prestigious Blue Chip Business - West Midlands A prestigious blue chip organisation, is now seeking to appoint an experienced Procurement Category Manager (Marketing Services Spend) to work within their esta...more info>>>

Discovered on 18/04/2011 23:51:00

LGV 1 Drivers x8

We urgently require additional experienced drivers to join an already established team for National Store Deliveries - Lichfield Area. This is an on-going temporary contract offering: - Days/Nights & Weekends work. You choose when you would like to work? The rate is: - £8.00 per hour + over time w...more info>>>

Discovered on 08/04/2011 23:51:00

Office and Logistics Manager

We are currently seeking to recruit an Office and Logistics Manager for a permanent role based in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Salary offering Circa £20,000-£25,000pa This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a progressive and expanding company in a prestigious market. They are looking for...more info>>>

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

LGV1 Drivers

DRIVEN RECRUITMENT LTD REQUIRE - 12 x LGV 1 Drivers For genuine 3 year contract in Fradley Park with our prestigious client. Contract commences April 2011 Also - LGV 1 Drivers URGENTLY REQUIRED For Major contracts in Solihull & Hams Hall, Minimum 2 year exp & max 6 points on licence Call 012...more info>>>

Discovered on 25/03/2011 23:51:00

Traffic Coordinator, Transport Clerk, Transport Coordinator

Traffic Coordinator, Transport Clerk, Transport Administration, Logistics Administrator A vacancy has arose for a Traffic Coordinator to work for a logistic company working within a automotive industry. Working on a rotational shift basis covering 40 hours per week, the required individual will p...more info>>>

Discovered on 24/03/2011 23:51:00

Calibration Engineer Auto Trans

Company Profile:Our client is one of the worlds leading luxury car manufacturers Job Location:West Midlands Job Position:Calibration Engineer Auto Trans Division/Dept:Powertrain Job Status: Contract duration: Till end of March 2012 Description: The position is part of an established team of 12...more info>>>

Discovered on 20/03/2011 23:51:00

Call Centre Operative, Customer Service Representatives

Call Centre Operatives / Customer Service Operatives wanted, Immediate start !!!!!! The company is currently seeking flexible full time Call Centre operatives for their office based in Fradley Park. The Purpose of the Job: To work effectively as a member of the Customer Service Team answering inc...more info>>>

Discovered on 16/03/2011 23:51:00

Calibration Engineer

Company Profile: Our client is one of the worlds leading luxury car manufacturers Job Location: West Midlands Job Position: Calibration Engineer Division/Dept: Power/Train Job Status: Contract duration: 14 months Position Description: -Analysis of petrol engine diagnostic trouble codes and war...more info>>>

Discovered on 13/03/2011 23:50:00

European Buyer

Job Title: European Buyer Package: £45,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Location: Birmingham Job Reference: 028561/OG Background An amazing opportunity has arisen with a FMCG giant for an experienced European Buyer to have a major influence in their operations. The Role A highly challenging ...more info>>>

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

Accounts Administrator, Purchase Ledger Administrator

Accounts Administrator, Purchase Ledger Administrator Our client has become one of the UK's leading suppliers of products within their specialist market sector.Due to internal staff movements, an exciting position has become available for the post of Purchase Ledger Administrator. The ideal candi...more info>>>

Discovered on 22/02/2011 23:52:00

Project Engineer - Powertrain

Company Profile:Our client is one of the worlds leading luxury car manufacturers Job Location:West Midlands Job Position:Project Engineer - Powertrain Division/Dept:Powertrain Job Status:Contract duration: Till March 2012 Qualifications: Candidates ideally would have experience of and educated...more info>>>

Discovered on 20/02/2011 23:51:00

Sales Advisor - 15hrs - Lichfield

The Role 15 hours per week - flexible including weekends What makes a Sales Advisor an Orange Sales Advisor? A personality for starters - no one likes dealing with a robot. In Orange Retail we believe that providing excellent customer service and product knowledge is the best way to achieve sales...more info>>>

Discovered on 11/02/2011 23:51:00

Account Manager GP/ Hospital Cardiovascular

Therapy Area: Cardiovascular Package: Negotiable basic salary around 32,000-40,000, car, pension scheme, private health, bonus and incentives Territory: Dudley, Telford, Kidderminster, Shropshire Can you demonstrate immediate sales impact in a competitive market place? If so this is the right oppor...more info>>>

Discovered on 06/02/2011 23:50:00

 

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