Transport Coordinator

Culina Group; England; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Rugby is seeking an experienced Transport Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations. The role involves managing a driver workforce, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating resources effectively. Candidates should have FMCG experience and strong IT skills. This position offers a salary of £28,517.40 per annum along with various employee benefits including a pension scheme, wellness support, and discounts at over 50 retailers.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

5% employee pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Referral bonus and recognition awards

Discounts via benefit platform

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport coordinator role within FMCG.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the transport site.
• Coordinate driver resource against vehicle requirements.
• Ensure legal compliance with working time directive.

Skills

Transport experience in FMCG environment

Ability to work efficiently under pressure

Team collaboration

Knowledge of tachograph regulations

Good IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Job 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 Rugby. 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: Monday to Friday nights, 18:00 - 04:00 with a one hour unpaid break. Equivalent to 45 hours per week

Salary: £28,517.40 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 V s 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.
• 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.
• 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 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!

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!