Transport Coordinator

Booker; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Transport Coordinator where you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of logistics. This position offers the opportunity to manage driver schedules, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and support the Transport Manager in daily operations. With a focus on efficiency and communication, you will be instrumental in maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including discounts and health support, while contributing to a team that values your expertise and dedication.

Benefits

10% Tesco discount

20% discount on F&F Clothing

10% discount at Tesco Café

10% Booker discount

25% discount at Pizza Express & Pizza Hut

25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants

Contributory Pension

1 year life assurance

Health and Wellbeing support

Great holiday package - 29 days pro rata

Qualifications

• Understanding of transport environment and LGV vehicles.
• Experience in a fast-moving logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage route allocation and ensure timely departures.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company transport requirements.
• Liaise with drivers and agencies for operational efficiency.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Transport Environment

Experience in Logistics

Education

Class 2 LGV Licence

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Microlise System

Job description

What's in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount atTesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• 25% discount at all Pizza Express & Pizza Hut Restaurants (exc. buffet & deals)
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
• A great holiday package - 29 days pro rata

About the role

We are recruiting for a Transport Coordinator to assist the Transport Manager with the day to day running of the operation and ensure all legal, cost and budgetary requirements are met, such as tachograph infringements, routes, drivers' hours, payroll and compliance. Responsible for briefing and de-briefing of the Driver team.

The working hours for this role are 40 hours per week over 5 days, which may include Saturdays and public holidays.

You will be responsible for

• Route allocation, adjusting where necessary.
• Ensure routes leave the depot on time and following up on late or no show vehicles.
• Ensure legal, company and statuary requirements concerning transport are adhered to including completing and maintaining all relevant records - driver's hours, driver licenses, tachograph, vehicle/MHE inspection and maintenance, H&S at work, vehicle defects, safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Manage drivers' hours in line with working time directive rules.
• Signing off tachograph infringements.
• Completing the DAL.
• Manage driver rosters, input payroll, agency payroll and book holidays.
• Absence management and relevant absence paperwork completion.
• Liaise with agencies to cover driver/driver assistant shortfall.
• Complete investigations and disciplinaries to the agreed process.
• Checking through Driver PDA compliance upon completion of route.
• Manage on-route compliance throughout the day and liaise with drivers whilst out on route for any non-compliance.
• Investigate all PDA non-conformance issues and pass to the Transport Manager.
• Reporting on Performance from Microlise standards.
• Resolving failed delivery issues and liaising with couriers to make deliveries/collections when necessary.
• Liaising with the CAD team for store credits.
• Ensuring any incidents/accidents have the correct paperwork completed for the Transport Manager.
• Involvement in depot audits.
• Designated key-holder with a full responsibility of the site at weekends and cover in the Transport Managers absence.
• Maintain staff training folders and training administration.
• Complete driver de-briefs.
• Daily/Weekly stock counts & returns log accuracy.
• Conducting daily briefs with colleagues
• First point of escalation for queries

You will need

• An understanding of Transport environment and LGV vehicles.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Previous experience of working in a fast-moving logistics environment.
• Class 2 LGV Licence. (Desirable)
• SAP Experience, PO raising and invoicing.
• Knowledge of Microlise System. (This would advantageous)