Transport Coordinator

Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Transport Co-Ordinator to be responsible for the day-to-day scheduling and administration of all transport related activities, ensuring that the customer service level agreements are met in an efficient and compliant manner as set out by the Transport Manager. Previous experience in a similar role is essential. This role is working shifts: 4 days on 4 days off – 7am till 7pm.

Job roles and responsibilities:

• Support the smooth and efficient running of the transport operation.
• Planning, scheduling, and briefing drivers.
• Managing drivers’ hours to achieve optimum utilisation of drivers and vehicles.
• Out of hour’s point of contact on your rota days.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers, drivers, sub-contractors, and maintenance teams.
• Ensuring vehicle compliance and maintenance inspection scheduling is adhered to as per the Operator’s licence.
• Have a pro-active approach to the planning of working hours and patterns including precise and accurate handover shift by shift.
• Working closely with drivers and colleagues within other areas of the operation.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and added value whilst key service levels are not affected.
• Ensure all booking/fixing are completed within the SLA/cut off times.
• Assisting with weighbridge and holiday cover.
• Support and carry out any other reasonable duties allocated by the National Transport Manager or senior staff.
• To ensure that all expenditure is undertaken in compliance with the Group Delegation of Authority Document.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of computer office programmes i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work as part of a team and values the development of self and others.
• Excellent time management, organisational and strong problem-solving skills.
• Confidence, tact, and a persuasive manner.
• Remains calm and focused under pressure.
• Must be self-motivated, dedicated, and able to use own initiative.
• Flexible approach along with a belief that everything is possible.
• Understand the value and importance of service delivery within operational, legal, and financial constraints.
• Ability to maintain integrity within a pressurised and time critical environment.
• Completes tasks within agreed timescales.
• An open, direct, and honest attitude at all times is necessary.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.