Transport Coordinator

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our team in Minworth on a full time permanent basis.

Salary :   £31,986 per annum.

Working hours :   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 driver’s hours’ legislation.

Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator :

• Creating and updating daily run summary in order to achieve delivery and collection deadlines.
• 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, MOT’s, 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

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 :

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!