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Transportation Specialist

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 33,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: MK11, Abbey Hill, Milton Keynes

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Keep goods moving. Keep operations sharp.

We’re looking for a detail-driven, solutions-focused Transportation Specialist to join a fast-paced logistics operation in Kiln Farm. If you thrive on solving problems, coordinating moving parts, and keeping shipments on track, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be at the heart of daily transport operations—ensuring shipments move efficiently, accurately, and compliantly across all modes.

  * Coordinate, monitor, and optimise the movement of goods for timely, cost-effective delivery

  * Communicate with carriers, vendors, and internal teams to keep operations running smoothly

  * Resolve transit issues and shipping discrepancies quickly and effectively

  * Maintain accurate documentation including Bills of Lading, shipping forms, and compliance paperwork

  * Ensure adherence to UK customs, export documentation, and post-Brexit trade requirements

  * Process claims, tracers, Proof of Delivery requests, and invoice approvals

  * Reconcile freight invoices and investigate billing discrepancies

  * Manage inbound and outbound LTL and full truckload shipments

  * Support carrier compliance, onboarding, and documentation processes

What You’ll Bring

  * Experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations

  * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sharp attention to detail

  * Confidence working with systems such as Oracle, DMS, or similar platforms

  * Solid understanding of freight, invoicing, and carrier requirements

  * Excellent communication and organisational skills

  * Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Essential Requirements

  * Minimum 3 years’ customer service experience

  * At least 2 years in transportation/logistics/supply chain or similar field

  * Strong numerical and data-handling ability (billing/invoicing)

  * Comfortable working across office and warehouse environments

Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business (rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 6th year running!).

Please note due to the volume of applications we receive you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application

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