Transport Coordinator

We are currently seeking a Transport Coordinator to join our Transport team at our Heywood site on a full time permanent basis! 

Salary: 28000 per annum.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 6am-6pm. 

The purpose of a Transport Coordinator is to effectively plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTF and drivers hours legislation.

Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator:

• Creating and updating daily run summary in order to achieve delivery and collection deadlines.
• Liaising with the shunting operation covering pre loading and unloading operation.
• 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 MOTs 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.
• Previous management/ supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
• Good IT skills including MS Office packages with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.
• CPC National is desirable but not essential.

Additional Information :

As part of our drive to make Great Bear 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  20 days inclusive of the bank holidays. 
• Pension scheme  We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• 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!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time