Transport Coordinator

Culina Group Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Pension 5% employee / 3% employer

Wellness programme

Eye care vouchers

Reward & recognition

Retail discounts

Job summary

Stobart, part of the Culina Group, seeks an experienced Transport Coordinator to support the Carlisle site operations and driver workforce. Working Tuesday to Saturday nights, 18:00–04:00, you will collaborate with the Transport Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day transport operations and compliance.

Key duties include defect reporting, driver time tracking, CPC records, staff onboarding and file maintenance, and assisting with driver interviews.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually while staying professional and approachable.
• Knowledge & experience of tachograph driving rules and regulations.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office packages.
• Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Report vehicle/trailer defects and escalate to fleet and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance by tracking driving time directives for drivers.
• Coordinate CPC driver records and driver resources vs vehicle needs.
• Maintain vehicle allocation and handle staff absence.
• Manage new starters, leavers, driver holiday requests, and payroll-related details.
• Assist Transport Manager with driver interview process and file upkeep.
• Investigate issues thoroughly and comprehensively.

Skills

Communication

Pressure handling

Teamwork

Professionalism

Tachograph rules

Attention to detail

MS Office

workload prioritisation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

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 culture is one of the reasons 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 Carlisle. 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: Tuesday - Saturday NIGHTS, 18:00 - 04:00

Salary: £33,542 per annum.

Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator:

• Report Vehicle/Trailer defects and escalating to the fleet department and relevant stakeholders.
• 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.
• Complete thorough and detailed investigations.
  
  

Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

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 – 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 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!