Transport Coordinator

Job Summary: We are seeking a Transport Coordinator to oversee and coordinate transport activities, manage the logistics of animal feed transport, optimize routes, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure compliance with regulatory procedures at all times.
• Collect and manage weekly pre-trip check sheets and cleaning records; file correctly or seek rectification, reporting repeat offenders.
• Compile vehicle service checks; liaise with service providers to obtain missing paperwork within 24 hours.
• Record and address vehicle defects; escalate to supervisors if vehicles need removal for safety; maintain defect logs.
• Arrange repair work with local garages and communicate with supervisors.
• Conduct weekly gate-checks of vehicles.
• File Proof of Delivery (PODs) each Saturday and end of month for archive.
• Create driver declarations; no changes to employment or health status.
• Escalate queries to supervisors for investigation.
• Populate driver and vehicle rotas, accounting for holidays and repairs.
• Guide and coach drivers on Flexipod compliance; escalate repeat offenders to supervisors.
• Daily reporting of vehicle utilization in TUS software.
• Maintain Tachomaster days and overall software housekeeping.
• Update daily tier accountability boards and attend meetings.
• Provide positive feedback and raise concerns.
• Print and distribute overtime sheets monthly for drivers.
• Prepare daily travel plans, highlighting reloads and safety instructions.
• Raise purchase orders accurately; track and liaise with third-party companies to ensure timely paperwork.
• Act as first-line communication for drivers – provide directions, resolve complaints.
• Ensure appropriate escalation for major concerns.
• Update transport planning software with changes to logistics schedules.
• Record driver interviews, ensuring discretion and confidentiality.
• Work within company environmental management systems.
• Complete integrum with Hazards and behavioural observations.

Required Skills and Qualifications: To succeed in this role, you will require a positive attitude, strong organizational skills, advanced Excel knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

You must be able to stay calm under pressure and work effectively as part of a team.

A comprehensive understanding of IT systems is essential, including SAP, Outlook, Flexipod, Ortec, Tachomaster, and TUS.

Benefits: As our Transport Coordinator, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including on-site parking, private medical insurance, generous holiday allowance, enhanced pension after 12 months' service, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Application Process: If you are interested in this role, please visit our website to apply.

Submit your application early, as the closing date may vary.

We welcome enquiries from all candidates and value diversity in the workplace.