Transport Coordinator

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, Great Bear is the flexible, agile ambient 3PL alternative. Great Bear is a key player in ambient 3PL, and through an extensive depot network including unique state of the art facilities at Port Salford and Markham Vale Great Bear serves established FMCG businesses.

We are recruiting a **Transport Coordinator** on a full-time permanent basis at our site in **Port Salford.**

**Shift**: 4 on 4 off nights

**Job Description**:
As a **Transport Coordinator** you will be in charge of effectively planning driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times, whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTD and drivers’ hours legislation.

**Main Responsibilities of the Transport Coordinator**:

- Using the Driver rota, planning runs according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness
- Liaising with the shunting operation covering pre loading and unloading operation
- Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments
- Controlling equipment through sign in/sign out procedure
- Ensuring legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s, etc.
- Carrying out disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedure, etc. in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level
- Ensuring any risk assessments at the depot are organised and carried out accordingly
- Ensuring all accidents/incidents/near misses are logged and reported in line with company procedures
- Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts, etc.
- Increasing staff retention and maintaining good morale, reporting any driver’s issues or concerns to management.
- Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, adhering to all health & safety/ safe systems of work

**Qualifications**:

- Significant knowledge & experience of tachograph/ driving rules and regulations
- CPC National desirable but not essential
- Previous management/ supervisory experience
- Attention to detail/accuracy
- Planning and organising skills
- Negotiating skills, ability to influence and steer
- Adaptable and methodical approach to work/training
- Conscientious and reliable
- Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information
- Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages
- Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines
- Able to work as part of a team or individually
- Have knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours
- Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation
- Significant transport experience in FMCG environment

Additional Information
**In return we offer**:

- Competitive salary
- Training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Pension scheme
- Retail discounts
- Many more