Transport Support Operator

Culina Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group in the UK is hiring a Transport Support Operator for our Chilled & Fresh division. This role focuses on driver debriefs, POD handling, and run coordination to keep orders moving from supplier to shelf. You will work 4 on 4 off days, 7am–7pm, with a salary of £30,426 per year.

Join Culina to be part of a growing nationwide network and take pride in accurate administration and helpful service. The job involves debriefing drivers, managing PODs, ETAs, and keeping detailed records using

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load to meet deadlines.
• Computer literate, MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and similar.

Responsibilities

• Correctly debriefing drivers.
• Check all timesheets for accuracy and ensure PODs are returned.
• Scan and store PODs using Culina’s DMS.
• Prepare drivers’ wallets and issue delivery notes in drop sequence.
• Print despatch notes and replenish despatch paper.
• Answer the telephone and assist with enquiries.
• Communicate ETAs to Customer Services.
• Update spreadsheets (change-overs, run summaries, trailer check sheets).
• Depart loads using Transport Management System (TMS).
• Ensure uplifts are dispatched in correct loads.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Prioritisation under pressure

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

Life in this role

As part of our, Chilled & Fresh division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Support Operator

Salary:£30,426 per annum.

Working hours:4 on 4 off days, 7am-7pm

Key Duties of aTransport Support Operator:

• Correctly debriefing drivers.
• Checking all timesheets for correct completion and ensuring all PODs are returned completed correctly.
• Scanning and storing PODs using Culina’s document management system.
• Preparing drivers’ wallets and issuing delivery notes in drop sequence plus any other relevant delivery information.
• Printing all despatch notes and replenishing despatch paper as required.
• Answering the telephone and assisting with any enquiries.
• Ensuring all estimated time of arrivals (ETAs) are communicated to Customer Services.
• Consistently updating all spreadsheets including, but not limited to; change-overs, run summaries and trailer check sheets.
• Departing loads using Transport Management System (TMS).
• Ensuring all uplifts are despatched in correct loads.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Computer literate, particularly MS Office applications i.e. PowerPoint, Word, Excel or equivalent.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.
• Able to work effectively and communicate to the correct level.

Additional Information

What is in it for you?

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.

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You may have seen that we're on an exciting journey as we bring our businesses closer together and build an even stronger future as one team. As part of this transformation, our businesses have united under a single brand: Culina.

Over time, our well-known legacy brands, including IPS, Stobart, Great Bear, Fowler Welch, Warrens, CML, Stobart Europe, IRF and iForce, will transition to the Culina brand. During this period, you may still see these names displayed at some of our sites.

So, if you've applied for a role with Culina but see one of our legacy brands when you arrive for an interview or site visit, don't worry, you're in exactly the right place.