Transport Coordinator

Acu-IT.net; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy products company is seeking a Transport Coordinator at the Market Drayton Depot. In this full-time position, you will coordinate transport operations to ensure efficiency and compliance. Responsibilities include leading driver briefings, managing breakdown procedures, and upholding safety standards. Candidates should have experience in transport or logistics and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £34,594.64 and benefits such as life assurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary, paid monthly

2x Life Assurance

Company Pension

23 days annual leave

Enhanced family leave policies

Mller Rewards discount scheme

Free onsite car parking

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar transport or logistics role is desirable.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily driver briefings and implement performance improvements.
• Champion safety culture using STAR cards.
• Manage breakdown and recovery procedures for vehicles.
• Oversee site assets and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Experience in transport or logistics

Ability to work independently and in a team

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Effective deadline management

Job description

Mller 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 - Market Drayton Depot

We're hiring a Transport Coordinator to join our team at the Market Drayton Depot within the Mller 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: Market Drayton Depot (Weston Way)
• Shift: 4 on, 4 off - 0600 - 1800
• Salary: £34,594.64

What's in it for You?

Benefits

• 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 Mller 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 Responsibilities3>

• Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings, identifying and implementing performance improvements via PMS.
• Champion Mller'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.

Transport Coordinator Key Skills & Experience

• 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.

Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ

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