Senior Transport Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Eccles; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Transport Coordinator, where you'll play a crucial role in managing transport operations at our Port Salford site. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to optimize resource allocation, ensure compliance with driving regulations, and enhance service delivery. You'll work closely with various teams, fostering a collaborative environment while driving operational excellence. With a commitment to employee development and a range of attractive benefits, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in logistics.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee of the Month awards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of tachograph and driving rules.
• Strong planning and organisational skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport operations to achieve service levels.
• Plan driver and vehicle resources for timely deliveries.

Skills

Tachograph knowledge

Planning skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Job description

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We are currently seeking a Senior Transport Coordinator to join our transport team at our Port Salford site on a full-time 12-month fixed-term basis.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 12-8.

Salary: £34,481 per annum.

As Senior Transport Coordinator, you will manage and oversee the transport operation, ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained. You will plan driver and vehicle resources to meet delivery and collection times.

Key Duties of a Senior Transport Coordinator:

• Optimise resource allocation and ensure adherence to WTD and drivers’ hours legislation.
• Sign off and oversee an effective transport plan to achieve on-time delivery and collection performance expectations.
• Manage own and subcontractor resources to meet delivery and collection times, creating and updating daily run summaries.
• Communicate effectively with the Planning team, Customer Service, other depots, and directly with customers when required.
• Monitor arrival and departure times to ensure deliveries are within specified windows.
• Find the best-fit solutions for customer collections, adhering to collection times.
• Ensure investigations and disciplinary actions are carried out in line with company processes and procedures.
• Log, investigate, and report all accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Conduct colleague reviews.
• Liaise with and plan drivers for meetings and training courses as required.

Qualifications:

• Proven knowledge and experience of tachograph and driving rules and regulations.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Additional Information:

We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work, fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We support employee development and recognize success for hardworking performers.

Our learning and development programmes are accessible to all employees, providing opportunities to shape your future within logistics and foster a positive team culture.

Our employees are the driving force behind our success. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Annual Leave: Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: We contribute 4% of your salary, with a 4% employer contribution, to help you enjoy a comfortable retirement.
• Life Assurance: Cover of twice your annual salary.
• Wellness: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential counselling and legal advice 24/7.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month and Year awards, recognition events, and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: Over 50 retailer discounts via our benefits platform for everyday savings.