Transport Coordinator - Four Crosses

at  Arla Foods

Location:Four Crosses, GB
As an Arla Transport Coordinator at our Four Crosses Inbound Depot you will join a multifunctional team to collaborate closely with the whole of Logistics within the business. The role will see you interacting with all levels within the organisation from Vice President to front line colleagues.
The full time role of 35 hours per week Mon – Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm, offers 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company pension scheme and access to ‘ArlaMyBenefits’ giving saving on a wide variety of goods and services.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

We are looking for an individual who has the ability to understand and take control of site administration whilst always looking for ways of improving and streamlining processes.

You must have excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge where necessary. In addition we are also looking for the following:

• Ability to multitask and prioritise to keep track of workload
• Adaptable approach to changes in the business
• Able to deal with sensitive/confidential information
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive approach and ability to act on own initiative
• Excellent numeracy and IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills

At Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favourite dairy products. We make healthy taste delicious products that make mornings worth getting up for and family dinners unforgettable. Cravendale®, Anchor®, Lurpak® and Tickler® – names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world
Arla is a fast paced environment but has a unique culture and invest in its people. Within the administrative role accuracy is paramount. The role involves working within a team but you must also be able to work alone. There are deadlines which must be met each week and month, so the need to prioritise is essential. Experience in the financial sector would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
We’re committed to professional development and promoting from within. Our positive and collaborative culture will bring out the best in you. And you’ll join a market leader who produces nutritious household-favourite brands in a way that make things better for our customers, the farmers who own us, and the whole world.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Some of the key responsibilities that come with this role are:

• Monitoring and recording Time & Attendance (including payroll)
• In-house ordering
• Maintaining current administrative systems
• Ensure that all personal/vehicle accidents are reported in full & escalated to the Team Leaders
• Ensure all vehicles and trailers are sent for and collected from service and/or inspections, MOTs, defects and breakdowns within the required timescales and records are kept during the operational shift
• Assisting when required in random gate/fleet checks
• Any other duties deemed reasonable and appropriate

WE HAVE A PURPOSE FOR GOOD

At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?