Transport Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transport Coordinator to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will assist the Transport Manager in ensuring smooth operations, compliance with legal requirements, and effective management of driver schedules. You will play a key role in maintaining safety standards and optimizing routes, while also providing support to a dedicated team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced logistics environment, where your organizational skills and attention to detail will be valued. Join a company that champions diversity and offers great benefits, including discounts and a contributory pension.

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

29 Days Holiday Package

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced logistics environment is essential.
• Class 2 LGV Licence is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Allocate routes and ensure timely departures of vehicles.
• Maintain records related to drivers' hours and compliance.
• Liaise with agencies for driver coverage and manage rosters.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Understanding of Transport Environment

Experience in Logistics

Tools

SAP

Microlise

Job description

Job Title: Transport Coordinator

Location: Booker • Walford Cross Taunton

Application Deadline: 09-May-2025

About the role

We are recruiting for a Transport Coordinator to assist the Transport Manager with the day-to-day running of the operation, ensuring all legal, cost, and budgetary requirements are met, including tachograph infringements, routes, drivers’ hours, payroll, and compliance. The role involves briefing and de-briefing the Driver team.

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

What is in it for you

The additional benefits of being part of the BEST team!

• 10% Tesco discount, increasing to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (applicable to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount at Tesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• 25% discount at all Pizza Express & Pizza Hut Restaurants (excluding buffet & deals)
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension
• 1-year life assurance for all colleagues; 3 years if you join the pension scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP
• Access to exclusive deals and discounts for everyday purchases
• A great holiday package – 29 days pro-rata

Responsibilities

• Route allocation and adjustments
• Ensure timely departure of routes and follow-up on late or no-show vehicles
• Maintain records related to driver’s hours, licenses, tachographs, vehicle inspections, and safety compliance
• Manage driver hours within legal limits
• Sign off tachograph infringements and complete relevant documentation
• Manage driver rosters, input payroll, and handle holiday bookings
• Oversee absence management and related paperwork
• Liaise with agencies for driver coverage
• Investigate incidents and disciplinary matters
• Monitor PDA compliance and on-route performance
• Handle delivery issues and liaise with couriers
• Ensure proper documentation for incidents/accidents
• Participate in depot audits
• Serve as key-holder and cover in the Transport Manager’s absence
• Maintain staff training records
• Conduct driver de-briefs and daily/weekly stock counts
• Lead daily team briefs and handle escalation queries

Requirements

• Understanding of the transport environment and LGV vehicles
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Experience in a fast-paced logistics environment
• Class 2 LGV Licence (desirable)
• SAP experience, including PO raising and invoicing
• Knowledge of Microlise system (advantageous)

About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, distribution centers, and support locations nationwide.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming everyone to be themselves at work. We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate various life circumstances.