Operations Coordinator – Maternity Cover (Logistics Admin)

Culina Group Limited; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave – 20 days + 8 bank hols

Pension scheme – 5% employee and 3% to

Life Assurance – x2 annual salary

Wellness – Employee Assistance Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

50+ retailer discounts

Job summary

The Pallet Network, part of Culina Group, is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Swadlincote, UK for a fixed-term maternity cover through November 2027. The role supports network Partners, handles admin, and coordinates overspill vehicles while maintaining cross-department relations.

Hours are Monday to Friday with rotating shifts (6:00–15:00 or 9:00–18:00) and a pay rate of £13.21 per hour. Prior admin experience and MS Office proficiency are preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high-level administrative role.
• Ability to work under deadlines and pressure.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with members.
• Maintain effective communication with other departments.
• Carry out members' requests by telephone and e-mail.
• Mediate between members per network rules.
• Arrange overspill vehicles and couriers when needed.
• Carry out varied administrative duties.
• Resolve problems promptly (mis-routes, couriers).
• Update the hub information board with day-operation comments.
• Ensure night shift handovers are concise and informative.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the team leader/manager.
• Raise company Purchase Orders as required.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies at all times.
• Inform Operations Manager of potential adverse situations.
• Maintain fair working relationships with members and colleagues.
• Support smooth handovers between day and night shifts.

Skills

Administrative experience

Working under pressure

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Pallet Network, part of Culina Group, is seeking an Operations Coordinator in Swadlincote, UK for a fixed-term maternity cover through November 2027. The role supports network Partners, handles admin, and coordinates overspill vehicles while maintaining cross-department relations.

Hours are Monday to Friday with rotating shifts (6:00–15:00 or 9:00–18:00) and a pay rate of £13.21 per hour. Prior admin experience and MS Office proficiency are preferred for this position.