Transport Operations Coordinator – Night Shift

Gist; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% M&S discount on furniture, fashion

Discounted healthcare cash plan

Annual bonus scheme

Auto Enrolment Pension

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts via app

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Gist Limited is seeking two Transport Coordinators for our Bedworth operation. This role sits in a busy transport team, coordinating drivers and live transport activity to ensure on‑time deliveries with safety and efficiency.

It involves working shifts and close collaboration with the Transport Shift Manager. You will support drivers, manage allocation, and maintain compliance and documentation while thriving in a fast-paced environment that balances operational priorities with people management

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/logistics or distribution operations.
• Experience in roles such as Transport Coordinator, Transport Administrator or Transport Planner.
• Ability to communicate confidently with drivers, allocate work and make operational decisions.
• Desirable supervisory or team leadership experience, including supporting driver performance or return‑to‑work conversations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate night transport operations to ensure dispatch of vehicles and drivers on time.
• Be the first point of contact for drivers, provide support, resolve issues and escalate when needed.
• Brief and debrief drivers with accurate operational information.
• Monitor live routes, respond to delays and support service recovery as required.
• Support the Shift Manager with day-to-day transport operation tasks.
• Manage driver allocation and ensure efficient use of resources during shifts.
• Assist with return-to-work conversations and day‑to‑day driver supervision.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements and transport documentation.
• Complete payroll administration and Kronos-related tasks accurately.
• Collaborate with Transport, Warehouse and Planning teams for seamless operations.

Skills

Transport coordination

Driver communication

People supervision

Organisation

IT skills

Kronos

Transport compliance

Tools

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gist Limited is seeking two Transport Coordinators for our Bedworth operation. This role sits in a busy transport team, coordinating drivers and live transport activity to ensure on‑time deliveries with safety and efficiency.

It involves working shifts and close collaboration with the Transport Shift Manager. You will support drivers, manage allocation, and maintain compliance and documentation while thriving in a fast-paced environment that balances operational priorities with people management