Transport Coordinator

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

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Coordinator in Blackrod to oversee site operations and driver workforce. Responsibilities include ensuring legal compliance, managing daily driver resources, and assisting with personnel records. Candidates should have FMCG transport experience and excellent communication skills. The role offers 28 days of annual leave and a 5% pension contribution.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

5% employee pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee recognition rewards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Transport experience in FMCG environment required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills needed.
• Must effectively prioritize workload under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle and driver operations daily.
• Ensure legal compliance and maintain driver records.
• Assist Transport Manager with interviews and personnel files.

Skills

Transport experience in FMCG environment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work accurately under pressure

Teamwork skills

Knowledge of tachograph rules

Attention to detail

Good IT skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 workload in order to meet set deadlines.

Benefits

• Annual Leave - 28 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension - Contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 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!