Transport Coordinator

Gist Limited; Portbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M&S discount

Healthcare discount

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Training and development

Cycle to work

Job summary

Gist Limited in Portbury is hiring a full-time Transport Coordinator to join our busy FMCG transport operation. Working Sunday to Thursday, 06:00–14:30, you’ll coordinate drivers, monitor live transport activity and keep deliveries on time.

This hands-on role sits at the heart of a fast-paced operation alongside the Transport Shift Manager. You’ll maintain compliance, support driver performance, complete payroll administration and work with colleagues across Transport, Warehouse and Planning to

Qualifications

• Experience working within a transport, logistics or distribution operation.
• Confidence communicating with drivers and allocating work.
• Ability to balance operational coordination with supporting people.
• Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role including return-to-work conversations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the night transport operation to ensure vehicles and drivers are dispatched safely, efficiently and on time.
• Acting as the first point of contact for drivers, providing support and resolving issues.
• Briefing and debriefing drivers with accurate operational information.
• Monitoring live routes and responding to delays during the shift.
• Supporting the Shift Manager with day-to-day running of the transport operation.
• Managing driver allocation and ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Maintaining transport compliance and documentation.
• Completing payroll administration and Kronos exceptions accurately.

Tools

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Gist, we're proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food.

From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time.

As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there's never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics.

The Opportunity

We’re growing our Portbury transport operation and are looking for a full-time, permanent Transport Coordinator to join the team. This is an additional role to support continued growth and is a great opportunity for someone with experience in a fast-paced FMCG transport environment who enjoys being at the heart of a busy operation.

Working Sunday to Thursday, 06:00 AM to 14:30 PM, you’ll play a hands‑on role in coordinating drivers, managing live transport activity, and ensuring deliveries run safely, efficiently and on schedule. This is far more than a transport administration role. Working closely with the Transport Shift Manager, you’ll help make day‑to‑day operational decisions and keep the transport office running smoothly throughout your shift.

Role Details

Salary: Up to £31,400 per annum (DOE )

Working Pattern: Sunday to Thursday

Working Hours: 06:00 AM to 14:30 PM

Location: Gist Ltd, First Avenue, Royal Portbury Docks, Bristol BS20 7XR

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinating the night transport operation to ensure vehicles and drivers are dispatched safely, efficiently and on time.
• Acting as the first point of contact for drivers, providing support, resolving issues and escalating where appropriate.
• Briefing and debriefing drivers, ensuring all relevant operational information is communicated accurately.
• Monitoring live routes throughout the shift, responding to delays and supporting service recovery where required.
• Supporting the Shift Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the transport operation.
• Managing driver allocation and helping ensure resources are used effectively throughout the shift.
• Supporting return‑to‑work conversations and day‑to‑day driver supervision.
• Maintaining legal compliance, including Operator Licence requirements and transport documentation.
• Completing payroll administration, Kronos exceptions, holiday administration and other transport office tasks accurately and on time.
• Working closely with colleagues across Transport, Warehouse and Planning to ensure a seamless operation.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced transport environment and can confidently balance operational coordination with supporting people.

Your Skills And Experience Will Include

• Experience working within a transport, logistics or distribution operation
• Previous experience in a Transport Coordinator, Transport Administrator, Transport Planner or similar role
• The confidence to communicate with drivers, allocate work and make operational decisions
• Ideally some supervisory or team leadership experience, including supporting driver performance or conducting return‑to‑work conversations
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a busy environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using transport or workforce management systems such as Kronos
• Knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements would be advantageous

What’s in it for you?

As Well As a Competitive Salary, You’ll Benefit From

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first‑class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme

Why Gist?

When you join Gist, you're joining a business that plays a critical role within the M&S Group.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change, work alongside experienced leaders and contribute to one of the UK's leading food supply chains.

Our culture is built around our values of being Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow.

Whether you're leading a site operation, delivering transformation or shaping future strategy, your work will make a real difference.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Gist, we believe our differences make us stronger.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure you have the support you need.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.