Transport Coordinator – Fast-Paced FMCG Logistics (Sun–Thu)

Gist Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% M&S discount

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Auto Enrolment Pension or life cover (

App perks with major retailers

Wellbeing support programmes

Tailored induction and training

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Gist Limited in Portbury Bristol is seeking a full-time Transport Coordinator to join our growing transport operation. You will coordinate drivers, monitor live transport activity and support the Transport Shift Manager across Sunday-Thursday shifts from 06:00 to 14:30, ensuring deliveries run safely, efficiently and on schedule.

This hands-on role sits at the heart of a fast-paced FMCG environment, with opportunities to influence day-to-day decisions and contribute to a seamless operation

Qualifications

• Experience working within a transport, logistics or distribution operation.
• Previous experience in a Transport Coordinator, Transport Administrator, Transport Planner or similar role.
• The confidence to communicate with drivers, allocate work and make operational decisions.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience, including supporting driver performance or conducting return-to-work conversations.
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Kronos experience.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and Operator Licence requirements would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the night transport operation to ensure vehicles and drivers are dispatched safely, efficiently and on time.
• Acting as the first point of contact for drivers, providing support, resolving issues and escalating where appropriate.
• Briefing and debriefing drivers, ensuring all relevant operational information is communicated accurately.
• Monitoring live routes throughout the shift, responding to delays and supporting service recovery where required.
• Supporting the Shift Manager with the day-to-day running of the transport operation.
• Managing driver allocation and helping ensure resources are used effectively throughout the shift.
• Supporting return-to-work conversations and day-to-day driver supervision.
• Maintaining legal compliance, including Operator Licence requirements and transport documentation.
• Completing payroll administration, Kronos exceptions, holiday administration and other transport office tasks accurately and on time.
• Working closely with colleagues across Transport, Warehouse and Planning to ensure a seamless operation.

Job description

Gist Limited in Portbury Bristol is seeking a full-time Transport Coordinator to join our growing transport operation. You will coordinate drivers, monitor live transport activity and support the Transport Shift Manager across Sunday-Thursday shifts from 06:00 to 14:30, ensuring deliveries run safely, efficiently and on schedule.

This hands-on role sits at the heart of a fast-paced FMCG environment, with opportunities to influence day-to-day decisions and contribute to a seamless operation