Transport Coordinator Stowmarket, England
Job description
At Bidfood we value our people and recognise the fantastic work they do supporting their development now and into the future. We want to have passionate people working with us, who are ready for their next exciting challenge!
At Bidfood, we recognise that the quality of our Transport teams is instrumental to our success. We are currently looking for a Transport Coordinator to join our Transport Team. Reporting to the Transport Team Manager, you will be responsible for performing and leading on tasks associated with the department's operational and compliance requirements whilst ensuring a safe working environment.
Our Transport Coordinator will communicate effectively with individuals at all levels including those within different departments, customers, contractors and suppliers. You will perform regular reviews and checks on all operational areas such as defect checks, credits, vehicle cleanliness and other required departmental checks as directed.
Additionally, you will perform administrative duties consisting of data input and report generation using a variation of Bidfood IT systems. You will handle calls and emails to provide administration support to the department and perform all associated Health and Safety checks helping to support audit preparations.
You will be confident in helping Drivers ensure all relevant activities and paperwork in their roles are completed accurately. You will also assist the management team in recruitment and induction processes, maintaining high levels of training to ensure new team members are competent and confident in carrying out their duties in accordance with company standards and legal frameworks and this continues throughout their employment.
To be successful in this role you’ll be passionate about what we do, and have excellent communication skills. With previous experience in a fast-moving food distribution environment, you will also have good computer literacy skills and be flexible in order to meet the needs of the business.
If this is you, we look forward to hearing from you.
This Role will cover Tuesday - Saturday Working, 9 Hour shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stowmarket: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Transport Coordinator: 1 year (preferred)
- Transport Admin: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- LGV Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
