Transport Coordinator

Transport Coordinator

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Transport Coordinator

Full time

Onsite, Nocton

Hours: Days 4 on 4 off (0600-1800)

Up to £30,000 per annum DOE

Benefits

• 31 days per annum, 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

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 day 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?

• Ensure compliance and safety regulations are met
• Brief and debrief drivers
• Coordinate transport activities
• Plan and update TIMS for Tesco deliveries
• Arrange consumable collections
• Speak with despatch nightly to arrange collections and deliveries
• Ensure drivers are given the correct paperwork and vehicle
• Ensure driver boxes are kept up to date
• Liaise with vehicle technicians  
• Collate with agency regarding hours of work/timesheets  

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

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.