Job ID: 5424 Work Model: Full-Time Contract Type:Permanent Job Category: Warehousing / Order Picking
Role: Transit Terminal Shift Co-ordinator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday Friday 1000-2000
Location: Rochdale
Why Join DACHSER
At DACHSER were a global family powering over 83 million shipments every yearfrom fashion to life-saving medical supplies. Ranked among the worlds top logistics providers we dont just move goodswe keep the world connected.
What really sets us apart Our people. Here your ideas matter your energy fuels success and youll be part of a fast-paced supportive team thats shaping the future of logistics.
Purpose Of the Role:
Were looking for a Transit Terminal Shift Co-ordinator to drive efficient daily operations and oversee inbound and outbound freight ensuring safety compliance and best-practice processes. Youll use quality control tools to maximise profitability and service while coaching and developing your team to build a strong high-performing culture.
Responsibilities
- Set and communicate daily tasks for the team ensuring smooth operations
- Maintain health safety and site security standards including compliance with site rules
- Uphold quality standards and deliver excellent customer service
- Support the TT Shift Leader by ensuring reporting procedures and SOP compliance
- Manage load yields to maximise profit and monitor performance indicators to meet targets
- Liaise with other departments across Rochdale the UK and the wider branch network
- Coach mentor and develop team members including conducting appraisals and integrating tasks
- Lead pre-shift and end-of-shift briefings and ensure effective handovers
- Maintain continuous communication with internal contacts via email phone and in person
- Oversee vehicle departures (SD Export LD) and arrivals/unloading (SD Import LD Inbound)
- Manage staff and driver interactions absence management (holidays/sickness) bay operations and trailer movements
- Monitor MHE operations including battery care and daily inspections
- Ensure accuracy completeness and condition of consignments
- Report damages investigate accidents and implement accident prevention measures
The ideal candidate will have
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong planning organisational and time-management abilities
- A high level of attention to detail with strong accuracy
- Confident problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
- Excellent IT capability
- A strong commitment to delivering high-quality customer service
- Highly adaptable with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Confident approachable and professional in manner
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team
- A minimum of 2 years experience within an MHE operational environment or similar
- Proven team leadership and team-building skills
- Strong conflict-resolution skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations calmly and professionally
Benefits That Support You
At DACHSER we believe in taking care of our people inside and outside of work. Heres what you can enjoy as part of our team:
- Free Car Parking hassle-free parking every day so your commute is stress-free.
- 25 Days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday generous time off to rest recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
- Life Assurance Death in Service benefit to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Programme confidential support to help you manage any personal challenges affecting your wellbeing and work.
- Employee Discounts from day one access exclusive deals on holidays fashion supermarkets gyms insurance and more.
- Pension Plan a flexible tax-efficient pension scheme where you decide your contribution level helping you plan.
- Health Perks free eye tests and money-off vouchers to keep you feeling your best.
- Internal Referral Fees know someone perfect for the team Earn rewards by referring great talent.
- Long Service Awards we celebrate and reward your loyalty and commitment over time.
Join Our Inclusive Family
At DACHSER everyone is welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of who we are. We value the unique qualities each person brings believing that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Because for us logistics is a people business and we cant wait to meet you.