Night Transport Coordinator & Shift Lead

Gist; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MS Discount

Healthcare discounts

Bonus scheme

Pension (Auto Enrolment)

Job summary

Gist is seeking a Transport Coordinator for the Bedworth team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, daytime shift. You’ll coordinate night transport operations, oversee drivers, and keep the office running smoothly while maintaining safety and service standards.

You’ll report to the Transport Shift Manager and help manage live transport activity, payroll tasks, and documentation. Strong leadership and IT skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a transport, logistics or distribution operation.
• Previous experience in a Transport Coordinator, Transport Administrator, Transport Planner or similar role.
• The confidence to communicate with drivers, allocate work and make operational decisions.
• Ideally some supervisory or team leadership experience, including supporting driver performance or conducting return-to-work conversations.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using transport or workforce management systems such as Kronos.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the night transport operation to ensure vehicles and drivers are dispatched safely, efficiently and on time.
• Acting as the first point of contact for drivers, providing support, resolving issues and escalating where appropriate.
• Briefing and debriefing drivers, ensuring all relevant operational information is communicated accurately.
• Monitoring live routes throughout the shift, responding to delays and supporting service recovery where required.
• Supporting the Shift Manager with the day-to-day running of the transport operation.
• Managing driver allocation and helping ensure resources are used effectively throughout the shift.
• Supporting return-to-work conversations and day-to-day driver supervision.
• Maintaining legal compliance, including Operator Licence requirements and transport documentation.
• Completing payroll administration, Kronos exceptions, holiday administration and other transport office tasks accurately and on time.
• Working closely with colleagues across Transport, Warehouse and Planning to ensure a seamless operation.

Skills

Transport coordination

Driver liaison

Scheduling

IT proficiency

Tools

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gist is seeking a Transport Coordinator for the Bedworth team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, daytime shift. You’ll coordinate night transport operations, oversee drivers, and keep the office running smoothly while maintaining safety and service standards.

You’ll report to the Transport Shift Manager and help manage live transport activity, payroll tasks, and documentation. Strong leadership and IT skills are essential for success.