Transport Coordinator

We would like to present you with an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our friendly team in Lutterworth on a full time permanent basis!
Salary: £35,837 per annum, plus £3,000 night allowance.
Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights, 6pm-6am.
The purpose of a Transport Coordinator is to effectively plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times, whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTD and driver’s hours’ legislation.
Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator:
Creating and updating daily run summary in order to achieve delivery and collection deadlines.
Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments.
Using the Driver rota, planning runs according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness.
Ensuring legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s, etc.
Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers; communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts, etc.
Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, as well as all health and safety/safe systems of work policies.
Assisting with disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedures, etc in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level.
Proven knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations.
Significant transport experience within an FMCG environment would be desirable.
Planning and organising skills, with the ability to work efficiently and accurately to meet set deadlines under pressure.
Previous management/ supervisory experience.
Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
Good IT skills including MS Office packages with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
CPC National is desirable but not essential.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No