Yard Coordinator

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Sandiacre; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Yard Coordinator to oversee logistics and distribution activities at their Sandiacre site. In this pivotal role, you will manage the booking of finished goods and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining high standards of documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, and have experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including company-funded qualifications and a generous pension scheme. If you're a detail-oriented team player looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Company-funded external qualifications

Annual professional membership

33 days holiday per annum

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discounts hub

Discounted healthcare cash plan

24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating logistics in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics and distribution activities for the site.
• Maintain KPIs and ensure compliance with HSE policies.
• Supervise loading and unloading of materials and goods.

Skills

Logistical planning

ERP system management

IT skills (Excel)

Forklift/Crane operation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Health and Safety compliance

Education

Experience in manufacturing environment

Full driving license

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Description

YARD COORDINATOR / LOGISTICS COORDINATOR

SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM

UP TO £28,572 DOE

Progress Rail is looking to recruit a Yard Coordinator to control the booking of finished goods & rail along with the transport of product and consumable materials between sites, point of use, and to the customer’s site in line with the customer’s delivery requirements (internal & external).

THE ROLE:

As a Yard Coordinator, you will be required to:

1. Coordinate logistical planning and distribution activities for the site and storage sites.
2. Maintain department KPIs to ensure improvements can be made and monitored.
3. Ensure all finished goods are booked into stock using the ERP system.
4. Coordinate subcontract/third-party items on and off-site.
5. Support the stores team as required for internal stock locations, cast kits, and loose kits.
6. Assist with kitting jobs as per required build schedules and deliveries.
7. Undertake stocktakes and PI checks as required.
8. Supervise the movement, unloading, and loading of material and goods by both internal and third-party logistics transportation.
9. Control the quality and accuracy of all raw material (rail) inward and outward transportation documentation.
10. Liaise with customers, transport operators, shipping companies, and other PRSUK sites professionally.
11. Ensure compliance with HSE policies and procedures.
12. Comply with the Company Code of Conduct and take responsibility for health and safety of yourself, colleagues, and the environment.
13. Maintain high standards of admin documentation for audit purposes.
14. Generate dispatch notes, picking lists, transfer orders, counting journals, and packing lists; ensure correct stock location on the system.
15. Ensure safe positioning and loading of transportation materials.
16. Communicate issues effectively to manage expectations of teams, customers, and management.
17. Deputise for other yard coordinators when required, including travel to other sites.

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal Yard Coordinator:

1. Has experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
2. Possesses good IT skills, especially Excel.
3. Is a FLT/Side loader/Crane driver or has a combination of these skills.
4. Is flexible with working hours, including shifts.
5. Is a team player and remains calm under pressure.
6. Displays high trust and integrity.
7. Has a keen eye for detail.
8. Holds a full driving license.

BENEFITS:

• Up to £28,572 DOE
• Company-funded external qualifications relevant to the role
• Annual professional membership funded by the company
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro-rata (including bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 7% employer contributions
• Life assurance of 3½ times salary through the Group Personal Pension Plan
• Access to employee discounts hub
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• 24/7 free Employee Assistance Programme
• Various employee recognition schemes

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, provides advanced locomotives, engines, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding, maintenance equipment, repair services, aftermarket parts, and recycling operations globally. We are committed to quality and innovation with a presence across multiple countries.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

HOW TO APPLY:

Click on the provided link to apply. For further information, contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We politely request no agencies, please.