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Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator

Job Posted: 16 hours ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 25,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Coleshill (Warwickshire, England), UK

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Davies Turner has an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator to join the team based in Coleshill.

Location: Coleshill, B46 1DT

Salary: £25,000 per annum PLUS benefits

Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 29 May 2026, 17:30

A Little about Davies Turner Group

Davies Turner PLC is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 19 Branches across the UK. Our turnover is more than £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.

Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator - The Role:

You will maintain the effective running of the company's international shipping and transport services, ensuring they run on time and in a cost-effective manner, while building strong working partner relationships with a view to improving business volumes and support. As a central point of contact for partners, you will demonstrate a professional, helpful and positive manner whilst always maintaining a high standard of support and service, providing accurate and appropriate information at all times.

Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator – Key Responsibilities:

- Arrange the transport of import/export shipments, and ensure all jobs are correctly shipped, processed and delivered to schedule. Ensure partner accounting is correctly and timely completed

- Liaise with other offices, warehouses, departments and CRT teams to control the loading and receiving of shipments. Arrange international shipping and transport documentation. Monitor the progress of movements and resolve problems which could contribute to transit delays, updating Customer Relationship Teams with relevant information

- Plan loads in the most cost-effective manner, working with other branches and Local Planning Office and co-loading where appropriate

- Pass on potential shipper/import leads from partner-controlled freight to relevant branch CRT

- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Customs regulations and Dangerous Goods rules, adhere to these procedures and be capable of providing advice on these and specific country requirements both internally and for partner-controlled freight where necessary

- Provide accurate information to ensure the trailer/container movements are quickly cleared for import/export in accordance with HMRC requirements

- Administer jobs accurately and efficiently in accordance with the company's accounting procedures

- Alert the Manager/Supervisor of any pending claims and collate information to process any claims promptly and professionally, in accordance with company procedures

- Ensure that all documentation, records and systems are accurate and kept up to date

- Prepare and present information for the Davies Turner management team as required

Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator - You:

- Previous office admin experience beneficial but not essential

- Ability to prioritise

- Ability to adapt to change

- Excellent problem-solving skills

- Willingness to learn new skills

- Excellent command of the English language

In addition, you will also need the right to work in the UK - we are not able to sponsor work permits.

Trainee Central Planning Office Coordinator - Benefits*:

- Up to 27 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

- Life cover

- Profit related pay

- Defined contribution pension scheme

- Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme

- Private Healthcare

- Car Parking

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Training Opportunities

- Working for a top Track 250 Company as awarded by the Sunday Times

* Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period

To apply for this exciting Trainee Customer Relationship Coordinator opportunity please click ‘Apply’ now

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