Company Description
Warrens offer a comprehensive logistics and warehousing service, primarily focused on the needs of major retailers and bakeries. At Culina Group we have a winning culture; we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive—a place where you’re valued, challenged, and inspired.
Job Description
Our Bolton site has an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join their friendly team on a full‑time permanent basis.
Working Hours
Any 5 in 7 days, 8:30am-6pm.
Salary
£28,089 per annum.
Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator
* Pre‑brief and debrief of all drivers.
* Control equipment through sign‑in/out procedure, ensuring legal compliance.
* Plan driver and vehicle resources to achieve delivery/collection times and update the transport plan.
* Provide 24/7 communication transport link with Customer Services, planning team and other depots.
* Find the best‑fit solution for customer collections, adhering to collection times.
* Provide the admin team with a collection arrival schedule to maintain and achieve KPIs.
* Communicate any potential failures or changes to the original plan.
* Control and disseminate site yard check information and subsequent board completion.
* Control agency requirements on a daily basis.
* Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are logged and reported.
* Liaise and plan drivers for meetings/courses as required.
* Adhere to vehicle and trailer service schedules as planned.
* Carry out regular periodic trailer and vehicle census reports.
Qualifications
* Attention to detail/accuracy.
* Planning and organising skills, high level of numeracy.
* Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information.
* Good IT skills including Microsoft Office packages.
* Effectively prioritise workload to meet set deadlines.
* Able to work as part of a team or individually.
* Knowledge of Road Transport Directive and current drivers’ hours.
* Significant transport experience in FMCG environment.
* Customer service driven.
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Warrens a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation committed to employee development and recognising success for hard‑working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee, giving you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Benefits
* Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
* Pension Scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement, so we offer 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
* Life Assurance – 2× your annual salary.
* Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to confidential telephone counselling and legal information service operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
* Eye‑Care Vouchers – Substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
* Reward & Recognition – Employees who go the extra mile are recognised via Employee of the Month/Year, special recognition and long‑service awards.
* Everyday discounts – Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings.
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