Transport Co-ordinator

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join our team in **Thatcham** as a Transport Coordinator. The role will offer a great pathway into logistics with hands-on training and a great team. It’s an exciting time to join. Having recently been acquired by Marks & Spencer, Gist is set to benefit from improvements to its supply chain efficiency, with network investment and a new journey to success taking shape.

**Whats the opportunity?**

As a Transport Coordinator you will execute the plan, organise and manage the work of Drivers and their routes. This will ensure, the work will be completed in accordance with organisational requirements and reach the customer on time and in perfect condition. This role will involve fully debriefing Drivers to ensure the highest level of customer care. A key element of the role is monitoring all routes and escalating any issues appropriately

**Salary: up to £25,000 plus nightshift premium**

**Hours: 6pm-6am**

**Working Pattern: 4 on 4 off**

**Location: Thatcham, Berkshire.**

**What you’ll be doing**
- Brief and debriefing Drivers
- Operational execution
- Communicating with colleagues - being first point of contact for all drivers and ensuring all queries are fed back to
- Immediate problem resolution whilst on shift
- Accountable for Legal o-license compliance and for Operational excellence ie cost and service including Peak planning/delivery
- Providing the highest level of customer care and finding resolutions/ escalation of live issues
- Building good working relationships internally and externally
- The monitoring of all routes ensuring all routes are running on time and escalating to the Team Manager on shift where appropriate
- Kronos exceptions & Schedules
- Effective time management to ensure the job is completed within the set time frame provided
- Monitoring Drivers hours to ensure we are compliant at all times.
- Any other duties advised by your manager.
- Conduct yourself in way that is aligned to the Gist vision and values
- Conduct Daily administration tasks in relation to payroll systems, payroll queries holidays etc

**Who you’ll be**
- Have experience of administration in a busy transport environment
- PC literate with word and excel experience
- Numerate
- Good verbal and written communication
- Great attention to detail
- Hold strong interpersonal skills

**What You'll Enjoy**
- Annual bonus scheme
- All Gist employees are eligible for 20% discount across Marks and Spencer (T&Cs apply)
- Pension - Auto enrolment scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rota)
- Well-being portal
- Discounts to major restaurants and retailers

**About Us**

Gist is a supply chain specialist providing retail distribution, primary and global freight logistics services across the UK and Ireland. At Gist, we pride ourselves in delivering innovative solutions and transforming supply chains, with a proven track record spanning more than 50 years.

We are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything do, we are **progressive**, **accountable**, **collaborative** and **ethical**.

Gist Limited is a subsidiary of Marks and Spencer Group plc.

**Salary**: From £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thatcham RG19 4BQ.: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TRC.TH