Transport Coordinator

Next Careers; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Pontefract is looking for a proactive Transport Coordinator to manage the transport operations. This full-time role involves coordinating Drivers, despatching them with essential documents, and ensuring efficient vehicle and route allocation. Key qualifications include excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and previous administrative experience. Join a dynamic team that drives efficiency in logistics and support the growing demand for services in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

25% discount on Next merchandise

Up to 75% discount at staff shops

Eligibility for Sharesave Scheme

Free parking

Medical support services via Digicare+

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role is required.
• Transport experience is not essential but beneficial.
• Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Drivers, ensuring correct route and vehicle assignments.
• Despatch Drivers with the necessary documentation.
• File vehicle check sheets and agency paperwork.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Organised

Proficient in Microsoft Office (notably Excel)

Attention to detail

Job description

Permanent Opportunity, 40.25 hours per week

£13.46 per hour (£28,171 per annum) plus Sunday premium

Week 1: Saturday - Tuesday, 19:00 - 07:00

Week 2: Sunday - Tuesday, 19:00-07:00

Life at Next Distribution

• Contributory pension scheme
• 25% discount on Next merchandise
• Up to 75% discount at our staff shops
• Eligibility to join our Sharesave Scheme
• Restaurant with great food at amazing prices
• Free Parking
• Digicare+ gives you free access to medical support services including Digital GP appointments

Next is one of the biggest and best known online and high street Retailers in the UK. At the heart of our operation we have a state of the art Warehousing and Logistics business employing more than 9,000 people across our network. We thrive by constantly adapting and innovating to meet the growth in demand for our online operations which serves over 5 million global customers across more than 70 countries.

Life at Next is fast-paced, varied and challenging and takes a large, talented and efficient distribution operation to keep our 500+ retail stores stocked, deliver our worldwide online offer and strengthen the growing partnerships with over 1,000 brands and the third party customers using the Next’s Total Platform.

Let’s Take it On!

We are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Transport Coordinator in the Central Transport Team covering the transport operation. The role is diverse and you will be the primary contact for the team of Next and agency Drivers.

It is essential that you are a proactive, customer-focused individual as you will be in constant contact with Drivers and the wider warehouse team of staff. You will be actively co-ordinating Drivers, ensuring everyone is allocated the correct route and vehicle, taking into consideration Drivers’ hours and the vehicle mileage and maintenance schedule. You will be despatching Drivers with run sheets, manifests and vehicle check sheets and debriefing Drivers in accordance with Company requirements.

As a Transport Coordinator at Next, you will be responsible for filing vehicle check sheets and agency paperwork, inputting correct debrief data and downloading tachograph information. Working closely with your Team Manager, you will highlight any areas of improvement such as unauthorised stops, fuel discrepancies and turnaround times and pass on all holiday requests and Driver queries in a timely fashion.

About you

You will possess excellent communication skills when dealing with colleagues at all levels including when handling difficult situations and be a real team player who thrives in a fast-paced, busy and challenging environment.

Previous experience of working within an administrative role is required, although transport experience is not essential. To succeed in the role of Transport Coordinator, you will be highly organised with proven ability to plan and prioritise your workload and work calmly and methodically in a busy environment. You must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, notably Excel with strong attention to detail.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.

Team Overview

With 10,000 colleagues, 9 million square feet of space, and 550 vehicles, our teams move a huge 1.5 million items to customers every single day. This is a fast-paced, precise, and proudly customer-focused operation. From maintaining our automation systems to delivering the final mile, join the team that keeps everything flowing to fulfil our customers' needs.