Transport Coordinator Team Leader

Working in partnership with M&S, at Gist we deliver industry-leading logistics and supply chain transformation. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

As a Transport Coordinator- Team Leader you will play a key role at the centre of our operation, where every action you take contributes to our customers enjoying their favourite M&S products. Our operation in Portbury is looking for candidates who can commit to a 40 hour week, working a Monday- Friday shift pattern between the hours of 09:00-17:00.

What’s in it for you?

• £33,190 per annum
• 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food
• 25 days annual leave
• Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
• Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary)
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme
• A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key

What will you do & what will you need?

As part of your role you will brief and debrief Drivers, being the first point of contact for all drivers and ensuring all queries are resolved. Be accountable for Legal o-license compliance and for Operational excellence i.e. cost and service including Peak planning/delivery. Provide the highest level of customer care and finding resolutions/escalation of live issues. The monitoring of all routes ensuring all routes are running on time acting as the first escalation point to our driving team. Effective time management to ensure the job is completed within the set time frame provided using Kronos exceptions & Schedules. Conduct Daily administration tasks in relation to payroll systems, payroll queries holidays etc.

At Gist we believe in strong succession planning. This role is aimed at those looking to succeed and grow within the business through coaching and training.

Other tasks and skills required:

• Service trailers - Ensuring all assets are in control with agreed plans and then locked down by the end of the week
• Resourcing - Responsible for planning and allocating drivers to the following days routes
• Communication - Providing accurate ETA's to depots for all vehicles carrying live product, using systems Microlise and MOS to check ETA's and Microlise (reporting) - Supporting the management team in aligning drivers to M&S / Gist targets (improving overall site score)

Ideally, you will have experience of administration in a busy transport environment, be PC literate with word and excel experience and have great attention to detail.

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything we do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical. Gist will play an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era.

Apply today and join us on the road to success. Upon application if successful, you will be contacted by a member of the team and booked onto an initial introduction call to discuss the role at hand and next steps. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Gist aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment. If it’s meaningful to you, it’s important to us.