Transport Planning Executive

at  GBA Services

SALARY: £31,668 - £33,852 + DOE

BASE: Luton
GBA Logistics has been delivering logistics solutions since 1987 and are in the top 50 Logistics Companies in the UK – Why? Because our people are our most important asset and are crucial to the success of our business! We are one big family and care passionately about the work we do and the service provided to our customers.
Being a part of the GBA Global Solutions team you will play a critical part in a growing team of specialist who provide customer-tailored global end-to-end supply chain solutions to support the aerospace industry 24/7. Your role will require you to identify initial customer requirements, and source a suitable transport solution for same day time critical domestic and European overland movements, which meets the customer demands and maintains positive GP position for the business. In addition, you will also be required to provide customer updates, as well as occasional physical loading/unloading of vehicles, and delivering time sensitive items to airside locations at Luton Airport. You and your colleagues will be providing the 24/7 business continuity to supply chain demands and powering our industry forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate & co-ordinate transport bookings both on our internal fleet and external approved subcontractors.
• To provide timely and proactive updates on all movements directly to our customers.
• Liaising with customers, partners, shipping lines and carriers
• General Administration.
• Maintaining Aviation Security protocols and a safe working environment all times You

What we can offer

• Long term career with a stable market leader
• 20 days holiday inc B/H
• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Learning and Development opportunities

What do our People say?
“Great place to work, progression and development are key elements of the business and shows a true reflection on how the company want to help the growth of their employees.”
“I am really enjoying working for GBA, management are very friendly and supportive, they respect you. GBA offer flexibility within my role and there is a good work-life balance.”

Applicant Requirements

• >2 years Previous transport planning or logistics experience.
• Full, UK Driving License with less than 6 points.
• The ability to prioritise and organise own workload to tight deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 5 Year checkable employment history & Right to work in UK.

Culture fit is also vital to this role and we are looking for people who share our values. In a recent employee engagement survey, when asked “what is it like at GBA” the top three responses were “Challenging”, “Interesting” and “Friendly”. If this sounds like you then please get in touch.
GBA Logistics is an equal opportunities employer. Our people have made us the success that we are today and are the key to our continued growth moving forwards. We recognise the unique and valuable contributions that arise from a diverse and inclusive workforce built up from people with different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and skillsets, that when combined together, help our business to thrive.
Our recruitment process is fair and equitable to ensure that all candidates are duly considered and supported. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition Specialist via recruit@gbalogistics.co

• Initiate & co-ordinate transport bookings both on our internal fleet and external approved subcontractors.
• To provide timely and proactive updates on all movements directly to our customers.
• Liaising with customers, partners, shipping lines and carriers
• General Administration.
• Maintaining Aviation Security protocols and a safe working environment all times Yo