Transport Coordinator

Culina Group; Blackrod; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Blackrod is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with driving regulations. The ideal candidate will have transport experience in an FMCG environment and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £27,777.75 and benefits including 28 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension - Contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer

Wellness Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts from over 50 retailers

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Professional, approachable, and helpful.
• Knowledge & experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operation of the site and driver workforce.
• Ensuring legal compliance by tracking working time directive.
• Assisting Transport Manager with driver interviews.

Skills

Transport experience in FMCG environment

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail / accuracy

Good IT skills, including Microsoft office packages

Job description

Overview

Stobart(Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

Stobart are looking to hear from an experienced, forward thinking Transport Coordinator to complement our strong team based in Blackrod. Working in collaboration with the Transport Manager, the role is responsible for the day to day operation of the site and driver workforce.

Working hours: Any 5 from 7 days, 08:00 - 17:30

Salary: £27,777.75 per annum.

Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator

• Report Vehicle/Trailer defects and escalating to the fleet department and relevant stakeholders.
• Completing daily risk assessments of yard and office.
• Ensure legal compliance by keeping tracker of working time directive for the driver workforce.
• Coordinating CPC driver records.
• Ensure customer demand is met by proactively managing driver resource Vs vehicle requirements.
• Upkeep of vehicle allocation.
• Staff absence.
• New starter and leaver information.
• Driver holiday request submissions.
• Assisting Transport Manager with interview process for drivers.
• Ensuring all personnel files are up to date.
• Management of driver expenses.

Qualifications

• Transport experience in FMCG environment.
• Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.
• Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.
• Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations.
• Attention to detail / accuracy.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
• Effectively prioritise workloadin order to meet set deadlines.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to makeStobarta great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– 28 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension -Contribution of 5%employee and 3%employer.
• Wellness -Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!