Transport Coordinator

Culina; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing support

Eye care vouchers

Reward & recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking a Transport Coordinator in the Contract Logistics division in the United Kingdom. The role is full-time and permanent, working 4 on 4 off nights from 6pm to 6am. Salary is £31,986 per year, plus £1,000 night shift allowance.

You will plan driver and vehicle resources to meet delivery times, optimise resources, and ensure compliance with WTD and drivers’ hours legislation. This is a hands-on operations role with clear responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of tachograph and driving regulations.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills including MS Office and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and drivers’ hours regulations.
• High level of attention to detail in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create and update daily run summaries to meet delivery/collection deadlines.
• Maintain service levels in coordination with other departments.
• Plan runs using the Driver rota while considering holidays and sickness.
• Ensure legal compliance for defects, MOTs and related items.
• Communicate clearly with drivers about start times, loads and directions.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and legal requirements.
• Support disciplinary processes and related procedures as needed.

Skills

tachograph/driving rules

planning and organising

MS Office

Road Transport Directive

attention to detail

Tools

Driver rota

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our, Contract division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Coordinator on a full timepermanent basis.

Salary:£31,986 per annum, plus £1,000 night shift allowance.

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

The purpose of aTransport Coordinatoris toeffectively plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times, whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTD and driver’s hours’ legislation.

Key Duties of aTransport Coordinator:

• Creating and updating daily run summary in order to achieve delivery and collection deadlines.
• Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
• Using the Driver rota, planning runs according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness.
• Ensuring legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s, etc.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers; communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts, etc.
• Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, as well as all health and safety/safe systems of work policies.
• Assisting with disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedures, etc in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level.

Qualifications

What you’ll need ...

• Proven knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
• Planning and organising skills, with the ability to work efficiently and accurately to meet set deadlines under pressure.
• Good IT skills including MS Office packages with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
• High level of attention to detail.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.

Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.

Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.

Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.

Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.