Transport Operations Coordinator

Gist Limited

Portbury

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Gist Limited in Portbury is hiring a full-time Transport Coordinator to join our busy FMCG transport operation. Working Sunday to Thursday, 06:00–14:30, you’ll coordinate drivers, monitor live transport activity and keep deliveries on time.

This hands-on role sits at the heart of a fast-paced operation alongside the Transport Shift Manager. You’ll maintain compliance, support driver performance, complete payroll administration and work with colleagues across Transport, Warehouse and Planning to

Qualifications

Experience working within a transport, logistics or distribution operation.
Confidence communicating with drivers and allocating work.
Ability to balance operational coordination with supporting people.
Experience in a supervisory or team leadership role including return-to-work conversations.

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 and resolving issues.
Briefing and debriefing drivers with accurate operational information.
Monitoring live routes and responding to delays during the shift.
Supporting the Shift Manager with day-to-day running of the transport operation.
Managing driver allocation and ensuring resources are used effectively.
Maintaining transport compliance and documentation.
Completing payroll administration and Kronos exceptions accurately.