Transport Coordinator

First Call Contract Services; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Coordinator to join their dynamic team in St Albans. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support logistics operations, ensuring efficient work allocation and compliance. You will be the first point of contact for drivers, managing daily debriefs and maintaining fleet records. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail, thriving in a fast-paced environment. With a commitment to career development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within a supportive and recognized organization. Join us and make a difference in the transport sector!

Benefits

Money Saving Offers and Discounts

24/7 GP Helpline

Discounted Gym Membership

Online Payslip Access

Personal Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and computer skills with a good telephone manner.
• Ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and assisting with work allocation to drivers.
• Debriefing drivers and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Analyzing reports to achieve set KPIs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Numeracy

PC Literacy

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

CPC (desirable)

Tools

Salesforce

WIMS

FTA Vision portal

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to work for a nationally recognised business, considered to be the leader in its field. Pay rates from £13.50 per hour depending on shifts. The role of Transport Coordinator is based in St Albans.

You don't need any experience although it is highly beneficial; we offer full support for you to succeed in your role! First Call Contract Services are an employer of choice for candidates from many backgrounds, such as delivery driver, warehouse, customer service, support worker, retail associate, cleaner, and many more.

Why work with First Call?

• Working with First Call Contract Services gives you many additional benefits!
• Money saving offers and discounts at your fingertips
• 24/7 GP helpline
• Discounted Gym membership in over 2500 gyms
• Online Payslip Access
• Personal Insurance

Shifts for Transport Coordinator :

• 08:30 - 17:00
• Monday to Friday
• Temp to Perm

Pay for Administrator :

• From £13.50 per hour
• Paid weekly

Main Duties of Transport Coordinator:

• Answering phones and transferring to correct department.
• Assisting with the allocation of work to drivers and vehicles in WIMS.
• Debriefing all drivers on a daily basis, ensuring that missed lifts are logged on Salesforce and customers are informed.
• Ensuring that one-trip work is performed in a logical sequence and that drivers are directed to the most advantageous disposal sites.
• Ensuring that drivers' daily defect books are fully completed.
• Ensuring working hours are logged accurately and in accordance with the union agreement.
• Ensuring all paperwork is made available to the drivers as required, including Sales and Delivery Risk Assessments for new sites.
• Analyzing reports to ensure the depot is achieving set KPIs.
• Maintaining and filing fleet compliance records.
• Assisting the operations manager with drivers' data on the FTA Vision portal.
• Filing and Data Entry.
• Able to work under pressure and demonstrate good teamwork.

About You as a Transport Coordinator:

• Numerate and PC literate with good telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a high-pressure environment.
• Attention to detail.
• CPC desirable or willing to work towards it.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.

This job will suit any candidate with experience working at Amazon, Parcelforce, DPD, DHL, Amey, Suez, Biffa, or similar employers.