Transport Coordinator at Culina Group

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

29580.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transport coordination, Driver resource planning, Tachograph regulations, Driver hours legislation, Logistics management, FMCG distribution, Health and safety compliance, Staff supervision, Communication skills, MS Office, Attention to detail, Road transport directive, Problem solving, Time management

Industry

Logistics;Transportation;Supply Chain and Storage

Description

Company Description Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our team in Sheffield on a full time permanent basis. Salary: £26,580 per annum, plus £2,000 shift allowance, plus £1,000 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 WTF 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. Qualifications 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. Additional Information As part of our 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: Annual Leave – 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays. Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer. Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary. Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards. Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings! If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

Responsibilities

The Transport Coordinator is responsible for planning driver and vehicle resources to meet delivery deadlines while ensuring compliance with legal and safety regulations. They also manage daily run summaries, maintain communication with drivers, and assist with personnel-related tasks like disciplinary hearings.