Transport Coordinator
Transport Coordinator
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Job Description
Permanent Opportunity 40.25 hours per week
This is a temporary 6 month position
13.46 per hour plus Sunday premium
Shift Pattern:
06:00 - 18:00 4 on 4 off rotation
Based at our site in Severn Beach Bristol
Life at Next Distribution
- Contributory pension scheme
- 25% discount on Next merchandise
- Up to 75% discount at our staff shops
- Eligibility to join our Sharesave Scheme
- Restaurant with great food at amazing prices
- Free Parking
- Digicare gives you free access to medical support services including Digital GP appointments
Next is one of the biggest and best known online and high street Retailers in the UK. At the heart of our operation we have a state of the art Warehousing and Logistics business employing more than 9000 people across our network. We thrive by constantly adapting and innovating to meet the growth in demand for our online operations which serves over 5 million global customers across more than 70 countries.
Life at Next is fast-paced varied and challenging and takes a large talented and efficient distribution operation to keep our 500 retail stores stocked deliver our worldwide online offer and strengthen the growing partnerships with over 1000 brands and the third party customers using the Nexts Total Platform.
Lets Take it On!
We are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Transport Coordinator in the Central Transport Team covering the transport operation. The role is diverse and you will be the primary contact for the team of Next and agency Drivers
It is essential that you are a proactive customer-focused individual as you will be in constant contact with Drivers and the wider warehouse team of staff. You will be actively co-ordinating Drivers ensuring everyone is allocated the correct route and vehicle taking into consideration Drivers hours and the vehicle mileage and maintenance schedule. You will be despatching Drivers with run sheets manifests and vehicle check sheets and debriefing Drivers in accordance with Company requirements.
As a Transport Coordinator at Next you will be responsible for filing vehicle check sheets and agency paperwork inputting correct debrief data and downloading tachograph information. Working closely with your Team Manager you will highlight any areas of improvement such as unauthorised stops fuel discrepancies and turnaround times and pass on all holiday requests and Driver queries in a timely fashion.
About you
You will possess excellent communication skills when dealing with colleagues at all levels including when handling difficult situations and be a real team player who thrives in a fast-paced busy and challenging environment.
Previous experience of working within an administrative role is required although transport experience is not essential. To succeed in the role of Transport Coordinator you will be highly organised with proven ability to plan and prioritise your workload and work calmly and methodically in a busy environment. You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages notably Excel with strong attention to detail
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
