In a Nutshell…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our team within Vistry Works, at our Bardon factory in Coalville, Leicestershire. As our Transport Coordinator, you will plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations, liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and sites to ensure the right products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost-effective way. The role will also be responsible for maintaining and helping to grow the dispatch function within the logistics department and provide a robust, controlled and efficient service to all departments while creating and implementing best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
The ability to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuously improving working methods
The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
The ability to work well within a team environment
Previous experience in a Despatch/Logistics role
Experience with 3PL
Confident communication skills
Experience in Microsoft Excel/Word
Strong time management skillsDesirable…
Experience in Dynamics 365
Experience in manufacturing
Have a proficient level of skill with conducting an array of IT tasks, and will strive to remain up to date with the use of required softwareMore about the Transport Coordinator role…
Liaise with all Contract Managers and planning to ensure all delivery schedules are in place
Liaise with 3PL to plan and arrange shipments of finished goods and sundries to sites
Ensure trailers are available in accordance with workload
Raise purchase orders for all transport required
Communicate with the Logistics team on load requirements
Excellent IT skills and aptitudeFinally, let's tell you a bit more about us…
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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