Transport Coordinator

Medirest Signature; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Blackburn is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage transport moves and ensure service excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer service and transport operations. This position offers a competitive salary of £31,424.46 per annum and extensive training opportunities, alongside numerous employee benefits including healthcare and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Retail Discounts

Healthcare Cash plan

Dental Cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension and Accident Insurance

Discounted Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience working in a challenging customer service environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrates core values: Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness, Trust.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport moves domestically and internationally.
• Ensure all PODs are requested and returned accordingly.
• Provide weekly transport cost data to customers.
• Prepare monthly KPI data for customer reviews.

Skills

Customer service experience

Written and verbal communication skills

Transport operations experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

We're looking for a Transport Coordinator to join our team at Wincanton in Blackburn. You will play a critical role in ensuring we deliver day-to-day service excellence to our clients.

Successful candidates will

be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance.

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary £31,424.46 per annum
• Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with a later start on a Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy more
• Retail Discounts - supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships - learn and develop new skills, and your friends and family can enroll on accredited courses too!
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Share Scheme
• Pension, Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Reporting to the Transport Supervisor
• Coordinate transport moves domestically and internationally from start to end process
• Ensure all PODs are requested and returned accordingly
• Understand specific customer requirements
• Collate and provide weekly transport cost data to the customer
• Prepare monthly KPI data for customer period packs
• Use online booking and transport management systems

What will you bring?

• Experience working in a challenging customer service environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in transport operations and ability to work independently
• Customer-driven with attention to detail
• Excellent time management and a positive team attitude
• Enthusiastic, committed, flexible, and proactive approach
• Demonstrates Wincanton core values - Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness, Trust

Wincanton's Commitment

We value our people and are committed to their development through coaching and continuous learning opportunities. We provide access to the latest technological innovations in logistics and supply chain, supporting your professional growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.