Operations Coordinator

La Gesta; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics firm in the UK is seeking an Operations Coordinator to join the team in Newton Abbot on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will support the management team in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while managing operational standards. Key responsibilities include conducting internal audits, liaising with departments, and producing performance KPIs. Benefits include 28 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and recognition programs for staff.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee recognition programs

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation is advantageous.
• Must possess a full driving license.
• Experience in a transport environment is required.
• Must be proficient with MS Office.
• Should have strong time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Self-motivation and proactiveness are required.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
• Conduct internal audits to demonstrate compliance.
• Liaise with fleet department about equipment availability.
• Manage policies related to motor accidents.
• Investigate customer store issues.
• Participate in health and safety meetings.
• Produce accurate KPIs on performance.
• Conduct accident investigations.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation

Full driving license

Experience within a transport environment

PC literate with MS Office

Good time management

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Company Description

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

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

Our Newton Abbotsite have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Coordinator to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

Salary:£27,000 per annum.

Working hours:Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-5pm.

The purpose of an Operations Coordinator is to support the Newton Abbot Operational Management team in the pro-active management of all Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality items which includes fleet and operator license compliance.

Key Duties Of An Operations Coordinator

• Ensure all legal and statutory requirements are strictly complied with.
• Ensure all practices are carried out in accordance with Company policies, processes and standards.
• Conduct internal audits as required to demonstrate levels of compliance and create and implement improvement actions where necessary.
• Liaise with other sites and the fleet department to ensure equipment availability for vehicle servicing compliance.
• Ensure Company Policy and procedures are followed in relation to all Motor Accidents.
• Investigate and elevate any customer store issues relating to lost cages or issues with deliveries.
• Participate in depot meetings, chairing where appropriate in H&S, SHEQ related project meetings.
• Produce accurate and relevant KPIs on performance levels.
• Conduct accident Investigations for the depot within agreed timeframes, implement corrective actions.
• Support depot the Operational Teams in identifying trends, training needs, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and good working practices is advantageous.
• Full driving license.
• Experience within a transport environment.
• PC literate with a sound working knowledge of MS Office.
• Good time management skills with the ability and desire to solve problems.
• Effective communication skills verbal and written.
• Self-motivated with a keen desire to participate as a pro-active member of the team.
• Keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.

Additional information

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welcha 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.

Benefits

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave 28 days, inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
• Life Assurance- x3 your 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!