Equine Transport Specialist - RH1 - RH20

A specialist air charter service for equine, livestock and other specialist air freight is seeking an Equine Transport Specialist to manage and execute complex logistical projects while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare. The Equine Transport Specialist will have experience managing complex operational situations, managing stakeholders from the UK and abroad, and experienced at handling horses and animals. In addition, you will have a minimum class B driving licence, drive a 7.5T, and happy to work away from home including travelling abroad.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all ground operations across all products in UK & EU (and other global locations if required),
• Develop and deliver the company’s global operational performance and execution of complex logistical projects - whilst ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare at a ground level.
• Offer operational assistance at airports and other locations that the company has cargo moving between
• Build, clean and collapse the specialised animal stalls that the company uses
• Offer the expertise of loading, unloading and care of horses during charter and scheduled flights
• Assist with maintenance of all cargo
• Assist with stall inventory and transport from Warehouse
• Assist with all general animal stalls logistics, collection and deliveries 
• Work within the team to offer all operational assistance both UK and abroad
• Be a good brand ambassador

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

• Ability to manage complex operational situations ‘in the field’ and manage various stakeholders of different nationalities and cultures
• Experienced at handling horses & livestock, and not scared to be in close contact
• Good understanding of maintenance and basic engineering required for repairs
• Ability to adopt a pro-active approach to problem solving working closely with colleagues as required and offering solutions as appropriate
• Ability to think creatively and find solutions when faced with problems. A ‘can do’ attitude is a must. 
• Up to date / clean criminal history check
• Acceptance that travel is a key part of the job, with long hours working aboard and away from home
• Minimum class B driving license and able to drive vehicle up to 7.5T minimum

Desirables:

• The ability to work in a second language
• Valid EU drivers’ cards and driver CPC
• Ability to operate forklift with appropriate license

Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 DOE

Benefits: Pension scheme, Employee care program, private medical (upon one year of service