Distribution Co-ordinator

Reynolds Food Group; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay reviews

Holiday entitlement 28 days

Discount membership

Healthcare plan

Pension plan

Other benefits

Job summary

Reynolds Food Group in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Distribution Co-ordinator to join the transport team. You’ll help plan driver deployment 2–3 weeks in advance, coordinate staff availability and keep deliveries on track.

The role requires at least two years in transport or distribution, strong organisational and communication skills, and solid MS Office abilities. The position offers 33 days holiday incl. bank holidays, healthcare and pension, plus staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in transport, distribution or co-ordination.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good communication with drivers and management.

Responsibilities

• Plan driver deployment 2–3 weeks in advance considering staff availability.
• Monitor delivery performance and service levels, addressing issues.
• Update delivery instructions and ensure drivers understand changes.
• Monitor driver performance, route knowledge and paperwork.
• Check Transport Management System for time windows and signatures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Distribution Co-ordinator

Location: Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire Salary: £33,000 per annum, depending on experience Shift Pattern: 45 hours, Any 5 days out of 7, including Saturdays and Bank Holidays Hours: Start times between 6am - 9am, with a 30-minute unpaid break

Who Are We?

Reynolds Food Group is one of the UK’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers to the foodservice industry and the only remaining national family-run greengrocer in the UK.

We are looking for a Distribution Co-ordinator to join our transport team in Waltham Cross. You’ll play an important part in keeping deliveries on track, supporting our drivers and helping the team maintain high standards of service.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside the Shift Manager, you’ll help plan driver deployment 2–3 weeks in advance, taking staff availability into account and making changes when needed.

Your duties will include:

• Monitoring delivery performance, including service levels, customer complaints, shortages and backhaul.




• Keeping delivery instructions up to date and making sure drivers understand any changes.




• Monitoring driver performance, including route knowledge, attendance, punctuality, accidents, vehicle cleanliness and paperwork.




• Checking the Transport Management System (TMS) to ensure deliveries meet their required time windows and have the correct signatures, photographs and delivery times recorded.




• Managing customer keys and alarm code records.




• Supporting employee reviews, return-to-work interviews and investigations where required.




• Working with the Shift Manager to resolve issues and keep daily transport operations running smoothly.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, you’ll have at least two years’ experience in a transport, distribution or co-ordination role and understand the demands of a busy delivery operation.

You’ll also need:

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.




• The ability to manage changing priorities and work to deadlines.




• Confident communication skills when dealing with drivers, managers and other teams.




• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.

Experience carrying out probation reviews, return-to-work interviews, investigation meetings or exit interviews would be beneficial.

What We Offer

• Annual pay reviews.




• 28 days’ holiday, including Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days with service.




• Retail discount membership.




• Healthcare Cash Plan membership.




• Group Personal Pension Plan.




• Additional company benefits based on service and commitment.

Reynolds Food Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.