Transport Co-Ordinator

Sigma; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to enhance their transport department's efficiency. This role involves coordinating transport availability, managing data, and liaising with various departments to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of transport systems. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and benefit from a supportive work environment that values your contributions. With opportunities for career progression and a range of employee benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a thriving company.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday leave

Hybrid working opportunity

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthshield cash plan

Free financial advice

Enhanced family friendly pay

Free tea, coffee and fruit

Qualifications

• Experience with transport booking systems and compliance.
• Ability to manage data and maintain records effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport bookings and compliance tasks.
• Support finance with processing invoices and orders.

Skills

Record Keeping

Multi-tasking

Transport Booking Systems

Transport Legislation Knowledge

Customer Interaction

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Tools

Sage

In-house Systems

Job description

Career Band (Internal Only): 6 | Hours Per Week: 40 | Closing Date: 14.05.2025

Overview of company:

Sigma are experts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years’ experience operating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a true end-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixture procurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation.

Ranked in the top 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we’ve been acknowledged as being one of Britain’s fastest growing private companies.

It’s our people that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within our industry, at every level in our business.

Sigma is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Outline of Role

To support the operational needs to ensure transport availability & delivery as per agreed client / customer schedule. Collate relevant information to support required KPI’s and analysis to improve service and performance. To autonomously execute general business administration requirements.

Main Responsibilities

Required to work closely with group divisions, warehousing, and administration departments, as well as external suppliers to facilitate transport needs & maintain the day to day function of the transport department. Liaise with group finance to ensure prompt processing of purchase invoices and the raising of sales orders. Main duties include:-

• Booking of transport
• POD collation & alignment
• Management of the system data utilising in-house systems
• Support transport compliance, servicing, drivers digitacho and VU downloads
• Analysis into business data to review and drive performance or reduce costs
• Data alignment of the transport application & Sage
• Execute all Purchase Orders and Sales Orders through Sage
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to any task is essential.
  
  

Knowledge/experience Required

• Ability to maintain records / spreadsheets
• Ability to multi-task and adapt throughout the day
• Knowledge of transport booking systems and processes
• A basic understanding of transport legislation and compliance
• Ability to interact on a level with other internal departments
• Flexible and adaptable
• Good time keeping
• Experience of dealing with customers / suppliers
• Good telephone manner
• Experience of operating IT systems / Microsoft office packages
  
  

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• A day’s ‘birthday leave’ to be taken within your birthday month
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday*
• Opportunity for hybrid working*
• Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme*
• Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme*
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores
• Free external financial advice - offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances
• Enhanced family friendly pay*
• Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites
  
  

∗ Subject to eligibility

Opportunity to be involved with:

• Group Colleague Board
• Quarterly Corporate Events/Charity Involvement
  
  

Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and development activities and interventions’

If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our growing, winning team we’d love you to hear from you.