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The Sales & Logistics Coordinator is responsible for managing commercial, logistics and regulatory activity linked to the sale and international shipment of waste‑derived alternative fuels. The role supports business development, maintains the sales pipeline, and works closely with internal teams to meet sales, volume and profit margin targets.

The position coordinates trailer, container and vessel movements, oversees customs procedures, administers Transfrontier Shipment (TFS) notifications, and ensures compliant and timely movement of alternative fuels across domestic and international markets. The role acts as a key interface between customers, suppliers, shipping brokers, regulatory authorities and internal operations.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Shipping Coordination

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments by road, rail, container and bulk vessel.
• Arrange transport bookings and liaise with hauliers, ports, freight forwarders and shipping agents.
• Manage vessel nominations, loading schedules and shipping documentation.
• Track shipments and provide regular updates to customers and internal teams.
• Negotiate logistical costs and support logistics cost‑optimisation initiatives.
• Resolve logistics issues, delays and discrepancies.

Sales & Commercial Support

• Support the sales team in developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Assist with quotations, commercial proposals and sales pipeline management.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to enquiries professionally and promptly.
• Coordinate customer sample deliveries.
• Follow up on customer concerns to ensure satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align sales‑related activities with company goals.
• Contribute to a positive team environment; some international travel may be required.

Customs & Waste Compliance

• Prepare and manage import/export customs documentation.
• Administer TFS applications, movements and exports in line with regulations.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, environmental agencies and competent authorities.
• Work with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure timely clearance.
• Ensure accurate HS codes, customs values and origin declarations.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting shipments.
• Resolve customs delays and documentation discrepancies.
• Ensure all customs and regulatory documentation is accurate and submitted on time.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• Experience preparing export and customs documentation.
• Understanding of customs procedures and international trade documentation.
• Experience working with freight forwarders, customs brokers and shipping agents.
• Minimum 2 years’ TFS experience.
• Knowledge of Basel Convention and OECD/Non‑OECD shipment regulations.
• Understanding of environmental permits and waste classifications.
• Minimum 3 years’ logistics/shipping experience, including bulk vessel coordination.
• Knowledge of Incoterms.
• Experience with ports and shipping agents (desirable).
• Alternative fuels experience (desirable).
• Strong written/verbal communication and IT skills (Microsoft 365; ERP/CRM beneficial).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Personal Qualities & Competencies

• Positive “can‑do” attitude with a commercial, results‑driven focus.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.
• Commercially aware with strong problem‑solving capability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and face‑to‑face communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Confident challenging decisions to promote best practice.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Full valid driving licence.

Avanti Personnel are currently recruiting for a new and exciting role working for our clients team as a Sales Coordinator.

The purpose of the Sales Coordinator role is to manage the current and prospective customers, collaborating with the wider team to meet assigned targets for sales, volume, and margin.

This role will be responsible for developing and coordinating our sales and marketing efforts to ensure international sales growth along with accurate and timely order entry, proper document collection per country requirement, research, billing, and collections for sales orders, co-ordinating orders with production schedules.

Duties & responsibilities:

· Receive and respond to customer enquiries, purchase orders or sales orders via electronic mail, telephone, fax, mail.

· Managing the sales pipeline and ensuring that all opportunities are captured and followed up on in a timely manner.

· Coordinating sales meetings and conference calls, preparing sales presentations, and providing administrative support to the sales team.

· Conducting research on potential clients and competitors and providing insights to the sales team to help them develop effective sales strategies.

· Providing excellent customer service to clients and responding to their enquiries in a timely and professional manner.

· Managing the sales database and ensuring that all data is accurate and up to date.

· Coordinate and work with customers daily from start to finish for each order.

· Able to prioritise work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment.

· Support the Sales Team with their customers and assist where necessary.

· Determine and/or verify product size, pricing, sample packaging, labelling and country requirements.

· Process and maintain contracts.

· Assist with preparing monthly sales reports.

· Manage order changes or determine appropriate substitutions to expedite orders.

· Coordinate problem resolution with appropriate departments.

· Work closely with the accounting department to gather customer credit applications, check references, etc to establish customer payment terms.

· Resolve / follow up on customer concerns in a timely basis to ensure customer satisfaction.

· Maintain and prepare reports for each country as required by management and agents.

· Determine appropriate delivery method based on customer needs and type of product.

· Develop in-depth knowledge of products, pricing, packaging, delivery, and contract arrangements.

· Collaborating with other departments to ensure that all sales-related activities are aligned with company goals and objectives.

· Makes presentations to management which explain how to meet sales goals and talk about any new innovative ideas that management may have.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

· Minimum 3 years of sales experience.

· Industry experience desirable, not essential. - speak to recruiter for further details

· Outstanding written / verbal communication and computer skills. Including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365, Excel skills, previous experience with ERP/CRM systems is a plus.

· Able to meet tight deadlines and follow up on commitments.

· Coordinate marketing efforts in assigned international markets, including tradeshows, trade missions, and brand development.

Personal qualities and competencies:

· A positive “can do” attitude with a commercial, results-driven focus.

· Collaborative, proactive and driven approach

· The ability to deliver an expert & credible, solution-led service to the workforce.

· Excellent attention to detail

· Excellent written and face-to-face communication skill set that are empathetic in nature.

· The ability to build trust and develop strong working relationships.

· Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to influence.

· Confident to challenge decisions of managers and leaders to promote best practice.

A full valid driving license is essential for this role.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity, apply directly or contact our team today !

Avanti Personnel are currently recruiting an experienced Spray shop technician to join a well established, forward thinking organisation based in Newton Aycliffe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to spray various products with various materials (Priming/Lacquering/mixing and top coating)
• Good knowledge of COSHH substances, Wagner pumps and air guns as well as Spray painting PPE.
• Experienced in top coating, mixing, tinting and priming.
• Actively lead and contribute to the continuous improvement within the spray shop department.
• Proactively assist the Management team in developing the team, skills, and flexibility of the department.
• Be a focal point for advice, expertise and knowledge sharing.
• Able to perform all aspects of spray painting.
• Leading and ensuring all appropriate PPE is used and adhered throughout the spray shop department.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work across multiple facets of paint spraying. Have a keen eye for detail and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset.

If you are looking for career growth, look no further, this fantastic business offers specialised training and clear progression routes.

This opportunity offers the following shift.

• Monday to Thursday 6.30am - 4.45pm

Do not miss out on this superb opportunity, Apply Now!

We are looking for an organised and motivated individual to join our clients team as a Scheduler! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and to progress a long term career within the manufacturing industry.

This role is central to keeping projects running smoothly, ensuring our manufacturing schedules are accurate and compliant.

This is a great opportunity to join a fun & dynamic team working within their busy office!

What you’ll do:

• Build and maintain accurate project schedules
• Coordinate with teams and clients to hit deadlines
• Ensure compliance with Q Mark scheme requirements
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure that all parties are informed about schedules and any changes that may occur.
• Ensuring smooth operations across the organization.

What we’re looking for:

• Superb organisational skills & eye for detail
• Confident communicator across all levels
• Excel whizz (Microsoft Office skills essential)
• Scheduling experience is essential for this role
• Fire door/Q Mark knowledge

This role is working Monday to Thursday 7am - 4:30pm and 7am - 11am on a Friday.

This is position is working temporary- permanent, after 12 weeks of temporary working through Avanti, if successful at the end of placement you will be taken on permanently by the company themselves.

If this sounds like something you would enjoy and you would like more information, Apply Today!

Looking for a role where no two days are the same?

We’re looking for a hands-on Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our customer who is a forward thinking organisation based in Middlesbrough.

If you enjoy solving problems, keeping machinery running, improving processes, and getting stuck into practical engineering work — this could be the role for you.

From fault-finding and fabrication to continuous improvement and team support, you’ll be a key part of keeping the site operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be involved in a wide variety of engineering and maintenance activities, including:

• Working to the sites planned preventative maintenance (PPM) system
• Responding to breakdowns and carrying out fault-finding across the plant
• Using SCADA systems and change control processes
• Supporting external contractors as and when required
• Keeping maintenance records and compliance documentation up to date
• Monitoring equipment performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Helping drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Carrying out hands-on maintenance, welding, and fabrication work
• Helping maintain a safe, organised, and efficient working environment

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone practical, proactive, and confident working in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience using SAP systems
• Strong welding and fabrication skills (MIG / TIG / Arc)

Desirable

• IOSH Working Safely
• Siemens SCADA Trends experience
• Multi-skilled engineering background (mechanical & electrical)

Experience That Will Help You Succeed

• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability
• Experience with conveyors, handling systems, or process equipment
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and networking
• Understanding of LOTO procedures
• Experience logging maintenance stock and spare parts
• Confident using Microsoft Office and maintenance systems
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

The Kind of Person Who’ll Thrive Here

• A natural problem-solver who enjoys finding practical solutions
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively
• Organised, reliable, and safety-focused
• A strong communicator who works well with others
• Keen to learn, develop, and contribute ideas

What’s On Offer Package & Benefits

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Death in service
• Enhanced sick pay
• Private Medical Insurance (Optional)
• Free on-site parking
• Team and company events

Working Hours

• Full-time, permanent position
• Continental shift rotation
• Overtime support when required

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop your skills, and be part of a supportive engineering team in a growing industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you looking to pursue a career in Waste Management?

Avanti Personnel are currently recruiting for Waste and Recycling Operatives on behalf of a client who is a leading provider of waste management solutions committed to environmental sustainability.

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Waste Operatives on a temporary basis. With opportunities available for both night shift and day shift, they offer a dynamic work environment where employees can contribute to creating a cleaner, greener future.

As a waste operative, you will be required to work in a fast paced environment sorting through household waste into appropriate recyclable materials. Please note this is an opportunity working from a fast moving conveyor system. Duties will include;

Recycling Sorting: Working in a team to sort the recyclable materials on a conveyor system.

Health and Safety Compliance: Adhering to all health and safety regulations and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

Site Maintenance: Keeping work areas clean and organised, including sweeping, litter picking, and maintaining waste containers.

Team Collaboration: Working closely with other team members to achieve daily operational targets and goals.

Days - Monday to Friday 7am till 5:30, 3:30 Early finish on a Friday

Nights - Tuesday to Friday 5:45pm till 6:15am

Nights and Days available.

Do not miss out on this fantastic career opportunity, apply now!

Avanti Personnel are currently recruiting experienced Production Operatives to join a well established business based in Thornaby. Our client are a leader within their industry, supplying high quality product throughout the UK and Europe.

If you have a keen eye for detail and are looking for an opportunity to work in a positive and friendly environment, we want to hear from you!

Duties include;

• Visual Inspection - checking quality and specification
• Line Feeding of raw material
• Palletising manufactured product
• Working to manufacturing specification
• Adhering to strict Health and Safety regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol

Working hours are a permanent night shift of 6pm till 6am Monday to Thursday.

This superb opportunity offers progression into machine operating, setting and programming and basic maintenance.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working within a manufacturing environment and will be confident with adhering to health and safety procedures.

Do not miss out on this fantastic career opportunity, apply now!