Transport Coordinator

1 day ago


Thatcham, United Kingdom Gist Full time

We are currently looking for Transport Coordinators to join our Thatcham site. You will be responsible for supporting the planning and execution of the Transport operation for over 140 drivers and a fleet of over 100 vehicles.

**Pay Rate**:
£25,000-£26,000 per annum (paid monthly)

£6,000 annual shift premium (paid monthly)

**Shift Patterns Available**:
4 on 4 off shift pattern (includes weekend working)
Nightshift, working 6pm-6am

**Hours**: 48
**Location**:Thatcham
**Contract Type**: We have one Permanent position and one Fixed Maternity cover.

**As a Transport Coordinator at Gist**
- You will be assisting the Transport Manager in their duties to co-ordinate and manage the drivers' workloads including start times, routes and departures.
- Regularly checking through the driver’s trips on tracking systems (Microlise) to monitor progress and liaising with clients regarding deliveries to deliver a first-class service.
- Support the management team in delivering best practice regarding Legal compliance and its safety agenda, ensuring the team understand the importance of being safe in the workplace at all times.
- Having a clear operational plan, always bearing in mind the bigger picture and the end customer whose standards and expectations we need to meet, whilst improving the teams cost performance.

**About You**
- Drive, ambition and an enthusiastic approach, willing to go beyond the call of duty to deliver results.
- Fully embrace being part of a wider team, always happy to help with a positive can-do attitude.
- Able to prioritize your workload under pressure in a fast-paced environment and respond positively to changing priorities.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills, displaying the ability to work accurately and methodically.
- Capable of taking initiative through thinking outside of the box and thinking on your feet, as well as displaying the ability to meet deadlines and work unsupervised to meet targets.
- An innovative approach, capable of being creative and implementing new ways to improve performance.
- Strong computer skills - Able to effectively use Microsoft Word and Excel.
- A passion to learn and progress, coupled with a willingness to take on responsibility

**About Us**
We are an award-winning supply chain specialist that works in partnership with Marks and Spencer, and our customers Tesco, Morrisons and 2 Sisters Food Group. We are big on succession and being united by our core values which are Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical.

**What You’ll Enjoy**:

- All Gist employees are eligible for 20% discount across Marks and Spencer (T&Cs apply).
- Competitive salary
- Pension - Auto enrolment scheme
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rota)
- Well-being portal
- Discounts to major restaurants and retailer



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