Transport Coordinator: Night Ops Lead

Gist; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M&S discount

Pension (Auto Enrolment)

Life assurance (up to 4x)

Wellbeing support

Induction & training schemes

Cycle to work

Job summary

Gist is recruiting two permanent Transport Coordinators for the Hemel Hempstead Foods team on a Day Shift. You will work 40.25 hours a week, typically 07:00 to 19:00, with a 4 on, 4 off pattern, coordinating drivers and live transport activity to ensure deliveries reach stores on time.

You will support the Shift Manager, supervise drivers, maintain compliance, and handle payroll-related office tasks as part of a busy transport operation within the M&S Group network.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or distribution operations.
• Role experience as Transport Coordinator/Transport Planner or similar.
• Ability to communicate with drivers and allocate work.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and Kronos.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the night transport operation to ensure on-time dispatch.
• Acting as first point of contact for drivers and resolving issues.
• Briefing/debriefing drivers with accurate operational information.
• Monitoring live routes and supporting service recovery.
• Supporting the Shift Manager with day-to-day transport operations.
• Managing driver allocation and ensuring efficient resources.
• Supporting return-to-work conversations and driver supervision.
• Maintaining transport compliance and related documentation.
• Completing payroll administration and transport office tasks.

Job description

Gist is recruiting two permanent Transport Coordinators for the Hemel Hempstead Foods team on a Day Shift. You will work 40.25 hours a week, typically 07:00 to 19:00, with a 4 on, 4 off pattern, coordinating drivers and live transport activity to ensure deliveries reach stores on time.

You will support the Shift Manager, supervise drivers, maintain compliance, and handle payroll-related office tasks as part of a busy transport operation within the M&S Group network.