Transport Coordinator

Branston Potatoes; Branston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK supplier is seeking a Transport Coordinator in Branston to ensure the efficient movement of freight. This full-time role involves managing daily transport operations, liaising with drivers, and overseeing third-party transport work. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, experience with Microsoft applications, and an understanding of driver legislation. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a company bonus scheme and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave including bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Life Assurance & critical illness cover

Onsite Parking

Discounts platform

Long service celebrations

Employee Assistance Programme

Free fruit & potatoes

Electric salary sacrifice car scheme

Flu vaccines

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills are required for coordination.
• Good communication is necessary for liaising with drivers and teams.
• Experience with Excel is important for managing paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport operations to ensure efficient workflow.
• Liaise with site drivers and teams to maintain smooth communication.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party transport operations.
• Update transport-related paperwork accurately.
• Communicate with dispatch to organise collections and deliveries.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience with Microsoft applications, including Excel

Knowledge of driver and vehicle legislation

Job description

Transport Coordinator

Full time

Onsite, Lincoln

Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 6am-6pm

Up to £33,141 per annum

Benefits

• 25 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life Assurance & critical illness cover
• Onsite Parking
• Discounts platform
• Long service celebrations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free fruit & potatoes
• Electric salary sacrifice car scheme
• Flu vaccines
• Refer a friend scheme

The company

From our sites in Lincoln, Scotland and the Southwest, we supply some of the largest retail, wholesale and food manufacturing customers in the UK.

Our expertise goes much further than just supply and demand. We offer our customers real innovation, whether developing new potato varieties, packaging solutions or cutting-edge processes. And it’s not just fresh potatoes. We're also continually developing our great range of innovative, ready-to-cook prepared vegetables.

At Branston we thrive to be the best, through our values and invest in our people. This is a fast-paced environment and looking for someone who is adaptable in their approach.

The Role

The Transport Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Transport department. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely movement of freight throughout the supply chain. Working on the day shift, the Transport Coordinator will manage multiple priorities, requiring strong organisational skills and effective planning abilities to help maintain smooth transport operations.

What will you be doing?

• Coordinate daily transport operations to ensure efficient workflow.
• Liaise with Branston site drivers and teams to maintain smooth communication.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party transport work.
• Maintain, file, and update all transport-related paperwork accurately.Plan and update TIMS for customer delivery schedules.
• Arrange the collection of consumables as required.
• Communicate with despatch to organise collections and deliveries.
• Ensure drivers receive the correct paperwork and are allocated the appropriate vehicle.
• Keep driver boxes fully up to date with necessary information.
• Liaise with vehicle technicians regarding maintenance and vehicle readiness.
• Work with agencies to confirm driver hours and verify timesheets.
• Attend departmental meetings when required.
• Complete the daily KPI sheet accurately and on time.

What we want from you?

• Strong organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft applications, including Excel
• Knowledge of driver and vehicle legislation

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know