Transport Coordinator **Internal Applicants Only**

We would like to present you with an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our friendly team in Lutterworth on a fixed term basis until August 2027. Salary: £35,837 per annum, plus £3,000 night allowance. Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights, 6pm-6am. The purpose of a Transport Coordinator is to effectively plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times, whilst optimising resources and adhering to WTD and driver’s hours’ legislation. Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator: - Creating and updating daily run summary in order to achieve delivery and collection deadlines. - Ensuring that service levels are achieved and maintained, in conjunction with other departments. - Using the Driver rota, planning runs according to shift pattern and available hours, taking into account holidays and sickness. - Ensuring legal compliance regarding any defects, services, MOT’s, etc. - Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers; communicating accurate start times, load information, directions, additional shifts, etc. - Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, as well as all health and safety/safe systems of work policies. - Assisting with disciplinary hearings, return to work meetings, substance misuse procedures, etc in order to maintain standards and ensure that employees work at an appropriate level. - Proven knowledge and experience of tachograph/driving rules and regulations. - Significant transport experience within an FMCG environment would be desirable. - Planning and organising skills, with the ability to work efficiently and accurately to meet set deadlines under pressure. - Previous management/ supervisory experience. - Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information. - Good IT skills including MS Office packages with strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours. - CPC National is desirable but not essential.