Transport Coordinator

Muller UK & Ireland; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a Transport Coordinator for their Severnside Depot in Stonehouse. In this full-time role, you will coordinate transport operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively. Benefits include a competitive salary, life assurance, and access to a discount scheme. This is an opportunity to play a key role in operational excellence within a trusted dairy supply chain.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Life Assurance

Company Pension

23 days annual leave

Enhanced family leave policies

Müller Rewards discount scheme

Free onsite secured car parking

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar transport or logistics role (desirable).
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership in work.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings for performance improvements.
• Champion safety culture by conducting safety sweeps.
• Manage breakdown and recovery procedures for all MMID vehicles.

Skills

Experience in transport or logistics

Ability to work independently and in a team

Time management and prioritization

Self-motivated and positive attitude

Strong communication skills

Commitment to excellence

Job description

Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID) is the UK’s leading producer and distributor of fresh milk, cream, butter, and dairy ingredients. Operating across extensive logistics and manufacturing networks in the country, MMID delivers over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.

Our strategically located depots enable us to move milk efficiently from farm to fridge—ensuring freshness, speed, and reliability. MMID is committed to operational excellence , sustainability , and supporting British agriculture , making us a trusted partner in the dairy supply chain.

Join Our Team as a Transport Coordinator – Severnisde Depot

We’re hiring a Transport Coordinator to join our team at the Severnside, Stone House Depot in Gloucester within the Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution Business.

In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll play a key part in coordinating transport operations that deliver both value and compliance.

• Contract : Full-time / Permanent
• Location : Severnside (Stroud, Gloucester)
• Shift : 4 on, 4 off – 6pm – 6am (Nights)
• Salary : £40,032.45

What’s in it for You?

At Müller, we believe in rewarding our people for the great work they do. As a Transport Coordinator, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career, and lifestyle :

• A competitive salary, monthly paid
• 2x Life Assurance
• Company Pension – business will match contributions to 4% of qualifying earnings
• 23 days annual leave (to raise with service)
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Transport Coordinator Key Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who :

• Has relevant experience in a similar transport or logistics role (desirable)
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Can manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Is self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
• Demonstrates initiative and ownership in their work
• Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Brings a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence

Transport Coordinator Key Responsibilities

As a Transport Coordinator, you will :

• Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings, identifying and implementing performance improvements via PMS.
• Champion Müller’s safety culture by using STAR cards, conducting safety sweeps, and supporting accident / incident investigations.
• Maintain and update the site’s run folder, ensuring all changes are clearly communicated.
• Manage breakdown and recovery procedures for all MMID vehicles.
• Oversee site assets including GKNs, trolleys, and handheld devices.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Understand and enforce all work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor service levels, including customer service metrics and reporting of shorts and lates.
• Ensure effective resource allocation, legal compliance, and timely communication of changes.
• Manage the site fuel master key and track fuel usage.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing in collaboration with the garage team.
• Oversee the Daily Tacho Master system to ensure driver compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Conduct trailer checks, including temperature monitoring and regular audits.
• Manage cross-dock operations efficiently.
• Maintain AS400 system housekeeping.
• Promote and embody MMID values and behaviours.
• Support and manage third-party logistics (3PL) relationships.