Transportation Specialist

Posted 6 days 20 hours ago by Quality Personnel Services Limited

£30,000 - £33,500 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, MK1 1
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.