Operations Coordinator

**Company Description**
Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

**Company Overview**

**The Pallet Network** (Part of the Culina Group) facilitates pallet deliveries across the UK, Ireland and Europe through its cross dock facilities at Swadlincote, Coventry and Preston.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thriveA place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired

As an Operations Coordinator you will support and assist the Partners of the network, following the procedures and rules of TPN and ensure that the company’s interest is always protected.

To be successful in this role you must be approachable, organized and thrive on being busy - no day will be the same

**Shifts**: Mon-Fri between 06:00-19:00 on rotation, Saturday morning overtime available

**Salary**: £24,000

**Role Responsibilities**:

- To establish and maintain a good working relationship with all members.
- To maintain effective communication and relationship with all other departments.
- To mediate between members in disagreement, ensuring members actions have been carried out in accordance with The Pallet Network operation manual.
- Assist members in arranging overspill vehicles and couriers where appropriate.
- To carry out varied administrative duties.
- To deal with any problems as promptly as possible e.g. mis-routes, couriers etc ensuring that all options are explored prior to organising couriers.
- To update the hub information board for relevant comments concerning the day operation.
- To ensure that the handover from the Night Manager is acted upon and to compile a handover to the Night Shift of any relevant points applicable to the night operation.
- To mediate on disputes between members ensuring action is taken in accordance with the rules of the network as laid down in the manual.
- To refer to the Team leader/line manager any unresolved or escalated problems.
- To raise company Purchase Orders when required.
- To always act in a professional manner.
- To adhere to the company’s Health and Safety Policy at all times.
- To ensure that the company’s interests are always protected.
- To make the Operations Manager aware of any situations which could impact adversely on the company.
- To maintain good working relationships with all Members and colleagues and always liaise fairly and without favouritism.
- To ensure that handovers between day and night shifts are concise and understood.

**Qualifications**
- Previous experience of working in a high-level administrative role
- Capable of working under pressure to deadlines and objectives
- Competent in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Attention to detail

**Additional Information**
As part of our drive to make**, The Pallet Network (TPN)** 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:

- ** Annual Leave**:

- ** Pension scheme**:

- ** Life Assurance**:

- x2 your annual salary
- ** Wellness - **Via our Employee Assistance Programme** **we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
- ** Eye Care Vouchers -** We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
- ** Reward & Recognition -** We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
- ** Everyday discounts** - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings