Transport Coordinator

Culina Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Sheffield is looking for a Transport Coordinator. You will plan driver and vehicle resources, ensuring compliance with regulations and achieving delivery targets. The ideal candidate has FMCG transport experience, strong planning skills, and excellent communication abilities. This full-time role offers a salary of £26,580 annually, with additional shift and night allowances.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme: 4% employee and employer contribution

Life Assurance: 2x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition programs

Everyday discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG transport environment is desirable.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan driver and vehicle resources for deliveries.
• Maintain communication with drivers.
• Ensure legal compliance regarding vehicle and driver regulations.
• Achieve service level targets.

Skills

Knowledge of tachograph and driving rules

Planning and organizing skills

Communication skills

IT skills including MS Office

Education

CPC National qualification

Job description

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer-centric service is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our team in Sheffield on a full-time permanent basis.

Salary: £26,580 per annum, plus £2,000 shift allowance, plus £1,000 night allowance.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am.

The purpose of a Transport Coordinator is to effectively plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times, whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTF and driver’s hours legislation.

Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator:

• Creating and updating daily run summaries to meet delivery and collection deadlines.
• Ensuring service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
• Using the driver rota to plan runs according to shift patterns and available hours, considering holidays and sickness.
• Ensuring legal compliance regarding defects, services, MOTs, etc.
• Maintaining clear communication with drivers; communicating start times, load info, directions, additional shifts, etc.
• Ensuring adherence to statutory, legal, health, and safety requirements and policies.
• Assisting with disciplinary hearings, return-to-work meetings, substance misuse procedures, etc., to maintain standards and ensure appropriate employee performance.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and experience of tachograph and driving rules and regulations.
• Experience within an FMCG transport environment is desirable.
• Strong planning and organizing skills to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Previous management or supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills for accurate information delivery.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office, with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• CPC National qualification is desirable but not essential.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Great Bear a great place to work, promoting diversity and employee development.

Our learning and development programs are open to all employees, providing opportunities to shape your future within logistics and foster a team-oriented environment.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Discounts on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, recognition awards, long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: Access to savings with over 50 retailers.

If you meet the requirements and are seeking your next career opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!