Transport Coordinator Lutterworth, England
Job description
Great Bear is a leading 3rd party logistics business providing a wide range of ambient warehousing services, shared-user and dedicated transport solutions to a wide variety of customers alongside offering a flexible mix of added-value services to simplify supply chain. We operate over 7 million sq.ft. of warehousing space across 30+ locations in the UK. Our distribution network spans all corners of the country.
Our Lutterworth site are now recruiting for a Transport Coordinator on a full time permanent basis.
Salary: £33,606 per annum.
Working hours: 4 on 4 off (6am-6pm)
The purpose of a Transport Coordinator is to effectively plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times, whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTF and driver’s hours’ legislation.
Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator:
- Creating and updating daily run summary in order to achieve delivery and collection deadlines.
- Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
- Using the Driver rota, planning runs according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness.
- Ensuring legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s, etc.
- Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers; communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts, etc.
- Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, as well as all health and safety/safe systems of work policies.
- Assisting with disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedures, etc in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level.
- Proven knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
- Significant transport experience within an FMCG environment would be desirable.
- Planning and organising skills, with the ability to work efficiently and accurately to meet set deadlines under pressure.
- Adaptable and methodical approach to work, with a conscientious and reliable attitude.
- Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
- Good IT skills including MS Office packages with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
- CPC National is desirable but not essential.
Additional Information
As part of its Drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Retail discounts via our benefit platform
If you meet the requirements for the above Transport Coordinator role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam
