Transport Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage day-to-day operations and oversee the driver workforce. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in the transport sector, alongside strong IT skills and an understanding of relevant legislation. The role offers competitive benefits, including a salary of £27,141, annual leave, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual Leave of 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.

Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.

Life Assurance of 2x annual salary.

Wellness program with 24/7 confidential support.

Eye Care Vouchers for discounts on glasses.

Employee of the Month and Year recognition.

Over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings.

Qualifications

• Proven track record within the Transport and Logistics Industry.
• Strong IT Skills with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and optional in-house systems.
• Understanding of Tachograph legislation and EU Drivers House and WTD Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the site and driver workforce.
• Coordinate HR matters in conjunction with the Transport Manager.
• Ensure compliance with legal and operational standards.

Skills

Strong IT Skills

Understanding of Tachograph legislation

Proven track record

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microlise

GTS

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Working in collaboration with the Transport Manager, the Transport Coordinator will be responsible for the day to day operation of the site and driver workforce.

Salary: £27,141 per annum

Shift: 4 on 4 off nights

Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator:

• Delivery of the organisational requirements relating to drivers, depot and yard staff.
• Attendance and coordination of first line HR matters relating to depot and driver workforce in conjunction with Transport Manager.
• Standards of maintenance of company assets and the depot are delivered.
• Support to the Transport Manger in delivering continuous improvement initiatives through effective data analysis and communication.
• Take ownership for identifying issues and seeks to provide resolutions.
• 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 recordsEnsure customer demand is met by proactively.
• 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

• Proven track record within the Transport and Logistics Industry.
• Understanding of Tachograph legislation and EU Drivers House and WTD Legislation.
• Strong IT Skills with particular experience in Microsoft word, Excel, and Outlook and ideally have an understanding of transport in-house systems, like Microlise and GTS.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobart a 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 –Holiday entitlement of 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary.
• 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 Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!