Transport Coordinator

7 days ago

Heywood, United Kingdom Great Bear Full time

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, Great Bear is the flexible, agile ambient 3PL alternative. We have built a strong reputation within the industry by fostering long-term relationships based on the core principal of customer service excellence. Our scale and capability allow us to deliver valuable solutions to our customers meeting their requirements and in turn, those of their customers.

**Job Description**:
We are currently seeking a Transport Coordinator to join our team in Heywood, where you will be responsible for effectively planning driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times, whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTF and driver’s hours’ legislation.

**Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave (6 months minimum)**

**DAY SHIFTS**

**Up to £35,000 DOE**

**Key accountabilities will involve**:

- 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.

**Qualifications**:

- 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
- Competitive salary
- Competitive holidays
- Life assurance
- Retail discounts
- Progression opportunities
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