Transport Coordinator

Culina; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Coordinator to join the Contract division on a full-time permanent basis.

You will plan driver and vehicle resources to meet delivery and collection deadlines, comply with WTD and drivers’ hours rules, and coordinate with drivers and other teams. The role offers a salary of £31,986 per year plus a £1,000 night shift allowance, with 4 on 4 off night shifts (6pm–6am).

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
• Planning and organising skills to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information.
• Good IT skills including MS Office with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• High level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and update daily run summaries to meet delivery/collection deadlines.
• Ensure service levels are achieved and maintained with other departments.
• Plan runs using the Driver rota, considering shifts, holidays and sickness.
• Ensure legal compliance regarding defects, services, MOTs, etc.
• Maintain clear communication with drivers: start times, load information, directions, shifts, etc.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with disciplinary hearings, return-to-work meetings, and related procedures.

Skills

Tachograph rules

Planning & organisation

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Road Transport Directive knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our, Contract division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Coordinator on a full time permanent basis.

Salary: £31,986 per annum, plus £1,000 night shift allowance.Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights, 6pm-6am.

The purpose of a Transport Coordinator is to effectively plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times, whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTD and driver’s hours’ legislation.

Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator

• Creating and updating daily run summary in order to achieve delivery and collection deadlines.
• Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
• Using the Driver rota, planning runs according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness.
• Ensuring legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s, etc.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers; communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts, etc.
• Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, as well as all health and safety/safe systems of work policies.
• Assisting with disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedures, etc in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level.

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

• Proven knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
• Planning and organising skills, with the ability to work efficiently and accurately to meet set deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
• Good IT skills including MS Office packages with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• High level of attention to detail.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.

• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
• Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.