Transport Coordinator - Nights

Gist Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gist Limited is seeking a Night Transport Coordinator to play a key role in their Crewe operation. This position involves managing driver communications, ensuring compliance, and overseeing operational efficiency. The role offers various benefits, including discounts and a supportive team environment, making it an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to grow in the logistics sector.

Benefits

20% M&S discount

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in administration within a busy transport environment.
• PC literate with experience in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Brief and debrief Drivers; first point of contact for queries.
• Accountable for legal compliance and operational excellence.
• Monitor routes to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Transport Coordinator - Nights - (UB.TR.39)

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation.

We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

As a Night Transport Coordinator, you'll play a key role at the centre of our operation, where every action you take contributes to our customers enjoying their favourite M&S food.

Our operation in Crewe is looking for candidates who can commit to Nights - 4 on, 4 off | 1800 to 0600.

What’s in it for you?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for Gist just that little bit more special…

• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion, and food
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service)
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key

What will you do & what will you need

As part of your role, you will brief and debrief Drivers, being the first point of contact for all drivers and ensuring all queries are fed back. You will be accountable for legal o-license compliance and operational excellence, including cost and service, peak planning/delivery, and resolving live issues. You will monitor all routes to ensure they are on time and escalate issues to the Team Manager on shift where appropriate. Effective time management and use of Kronos exceptions & schedules are essential. You will also conduct daily administrative tasks related to payroll systems, payroll queries, holidays, etc.

Ideally, you will have experience in administration within a busy transport environment, be PC literate with experience in Word and Excel, and have great attention to detail.

Who are we and where will you be?

At Gist, we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything we do. We are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Gist plays an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, faster, and more inspiring era.

Gist Crewe is one of our original distribution centres, built in 1981 to service the M&S Food contract. We have adopted innovative technologies to ensure our customers get the most out of their supply chain. We operate two daily cycles, handling both chilled and ambient M&S Food products. Our depot also serves as a cross-docking hub for frozen and temperature-controlled logistics. Peak periods include Mother’s Day, Easter, Christmas, and various promotional events throughout the year.

Apply today and join us on the road to success

Upon application, successful candidates will be contacted for an initial introduction call to discuss the role and next steps. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in case of overwhelming responses or changes in business priorities.

Gist is committed to inclusivity. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please share your needs in your application. We will do our best to accommodate you, ensuring a fair and transparent assessment process.