Logistics Coordinator

Eventor; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking logistics provider dedicated to excellence in food and drink distribution. This role offers the chance to maintain essential driver rosters and ensure seamless communication during emergency responses. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of recognition and development. With a commitment to safety and employee well-being, this position provides a supportive environment where your skills can thrive. If you're ready to make a difference in logistics, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement

Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4% employer contribution

Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary

Wellness – 24/7 confidential counselling service

Eye Care Vouchers – Discounts on eye tests and glasses

Reward & Recognition – Employee awards

Everyday discounts – Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with GTS and Microlise applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain driver rosters for 24/7 resource capability.
• Ensure compliance with emergency response procedures.
• Liaise between convoy commanders and customer representatives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Customer Service Skills

GTS Application Knowledge

Microlise Application Knowledge

WTD and EU Drivers Hours Knowledge

Job description

Company Description

We are a market leading ambient and chilled food & drink 3PL specialist, providing warehouse and distribution alongside fresh, food manufacturing, co-packing and bonded divisions. Working in partnership with some of the biggest household names in the food and drink sector.

Company Overview

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

• Maintaining driver/core staff rosters to ensure resource capability over a 24/7 period including reactive and emergency response.
• Ensuring the numbers within the emergency response driving team are consistently maintained.
• To implement and deploy the Emergency Plan ensuring compliance with Company Procedure.
• Responsible for the allocation of ESL transport assets to individual convoys as required for all deployments.
• Planning of routes and alternative routes, site locations and establishment and assisting with contingency planning.
• Act a liaison between convoy commander(s) and TLMP Liaison Officer (Customer appointed on shift)
• Ensuring there is ongoing verbal communication with the driver(s) during Adhoc Move Requests form the customer to supplement the use of Microlise to give updates.
• Ensuring there is clear daily communication between shifts, utilising the shift handover document and passing on critical information/concerns to Team Leader and Contract Manager.
• Occasionally assisting when required at drivers / debrief counter for EDF movements only.
• Respond to customer requests for movement or other enquiries, escalating as required.
• Calculating Transport Costs & submitting them for approval
• Requesting drivers & tractor units as required
• Advising Forecast Team
• Administrative tasks, including weekly hours, vehicle mileage, production of KPI’s
• Out of hours support to Eventor Drivers (secondary to EDF work).
• Liaise with Customer Services on drivers’ behalf
• Assist with Tyre call outs and breakdowns and liaise with CAM
• Update GTS accordingly as required.
• Assist with tracking Formula 1 Trucks in season as required (secondary to EDF work).
• To comply with health, Safety, Environment rules to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors.
• To report any breaches of Health and Safety to your Line Manager immediately.
• To report any accidents, incident or close- call in line with Company procedure and assist in any investigations which may be required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft excel, word, Access and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours (Core).
• Working knowledge in GTS and Microlise applications.
• Good customer service skills
  
  

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Group 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 – Competitive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
• Life Assurance - x2your 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!