Peak-Season Transport Lead — Despatch & Operations (7 weeks)

Pertemps Royal Mail; Seafield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Peak period role

High responsibility role

Site leadership

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail is currently seeking an experienced Transport Coordinator for a peak-period assignment at the Livingston site. You will lead the shift, manage planners, site managers and teams to deliver on-time despatch and safe operations.

The role requires decisive decision-making, ability to juggle priorities, and strong knowledge of transport flows. 7-week fixed contract with 12:00-20:00 or 20:00-04:00 shifts, Mon-Fri.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in transport/logistics operations.
• Experience leading multiple teams or operational functions.
• Experience coordinating planners, managers and staff.
• Strong understanding of transport operations and network flows.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the transport and despatch operation on your shift.
• Lead and coordinate Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams.
• Ensure daily operational work plan and service commitments are achieved.
• Oversee transport movements, despatch bays and vehicle departures.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure vehicles leave at optimum capacity.
• Monitor operational performance, KPIs and service levels.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Manage contractor driver attendance and escalte no-shows.

Skills

Transport operations

Team leadership

Planners management

KPIs

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Problem solving

IT proficiency

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps Royal Mail is currently seeking an experienced Transport Coordinator for a peak-period assignment at the Livingston site. You will lead the shift, manage planners, site managers and teams to deliver on-time despatch and safe operations.

The role requires decisive decision-making, ability to juggle priorities, and strong knowledge of transport flows. 7-week fixed contract with 12:00-20:00 or 20:00-04:00 shifts, Mon-Fri.