Transport Coordinator - Sutton-In-Ashfield, United Kingdom - Great Bear

Great Bear

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Sutton-In-Ashfield, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Company Description

Great Bear is a leading 3rd party logistics business providing a wide range of ambient warehousing services, shared-user and dedicated transport solutions to a wide variety of customers alongside offering a flexible mix of added-value services to simplify supply chain.

We operate over 7 million of warehousing space across 30+ locations in the UK. Our distribution network spans all corners of the country.

Our Mansfield site are now recruiting for a Transport Coordinator on a full time basis.

Salary**:
£22,607 per annum plus £2,826 Shift Allowance.

Working hours:
Monday to Friday (13:30 to 21:30)

Job Description:

The purpose of a Transport Coordinator is to effectively plan driver and vehicle resources in order to achieve delivery/collection times, whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTD and drivers' hours legislation.

Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator:

Using the Driver rota, planning runs according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness.
Liaising with the shunting operation covering pre loading and unloading operation.
Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
Controlling equipment through sign in/sign out procedure.
Ensuring legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT's, etc.
Carrying out disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedure, etc. in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level.
Ensuring any risk assessments at the depot are organised and carried out accordingly.
Ensuring all accidents/incidents/near misses are logged and reported in line with company procedures.
Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts, etc.
Increasing staff retention and maintaining good morale, reporting any driver's issues or concerns to management.
Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, adhering to all health & safety/ safe systems of work.

Qualifications:

Significant knowledge & experience of tachograph/ driving rules and regulations.
CPC National desirable but not essential.
Previous management/ supervisory experience.
Attention to detail/accuracy.
Planning and organisation skills.
Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
Able to work as part of a team or individually.
Have knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers hours.
Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.
Significant transport experience in FMCG environment.

Additional Information

As part of its Drive to make Great Bear a great place to work.

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include: