Transport Coordinator - Nights in Branston

Transport Coordinator – Nights

Employer: Christian Aid Mission

Location: Lincoln (Onsite)

Employment type: Full time

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life Assurance & critical illness cover
• Onsite Parking
• Discounts platform
• Long service celebrations
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free fruit & potatoes
• Electric salary sacrifice car scheme
• Flu vaccines
• Refer a friend scheme

About the Company

From our sites in Lincoln, Scotland and the Southwest, we supply some of the largest retail, wholesale and food manufacturing customers in the UK. Our expertise goes much further than just supply and demand. We offer our customers real innovation, whether developing new potato varieties, packaging solutions or cutting‑edge processes. And it\’s not just fresh potatoes. We\’re also continually developing our great range of innovative, ready‑to‑cook prepared vegetables.

At Branston we thrive to be the best, through our values and invest in our people. This is a fast‑paced environment and looking for someone who is adaptable in their approach.

The Role

The Transport Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day operations of our Transport department. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely movement of freight throughout the supply chain. Working on the night shift, the Transport Coordinator will manage multiple priorities, requiring strong organisational skills and effective planning abilities to help maintain smooth transport operations.

What will you be doing?

• Coordinate daily transport operations to ensure efficient workflow.
• Liaise with Branston site drivers and teams to maintain smooth communication.
• Coordinate and oversee third‑party transport work.
• Maintain, file, and update all transport‑related paperwork accurately.
• Plan and update TIMS for customer delivery schedules.
• Arrange the collection of consumables as required.
• Communicate with dispatch to organise collections and deliveries.
• Ensure drivers receive the correct paperwork and are allocated the appropriate vehicle.
• Keep driver boxes fully up to date with necessary information.
• Liaise with vehicle technicians regarding maintenance and vehicle readiness.
• Work with agencies to confirm driver hours and verify timesheets.
• Attend departmental meetings when required.
• Complete the daily KPI sheet accurately and on time.

What we want from you?

• Strong organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft applications, including Excel
• Knowledge of driver and vehicle legislation

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.