Senior Transport Co-ordinator
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Senior Transport Co-ordinator
At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we take pride in being a family-owned foodservice company, recognised as the fastest-growing in the South West. As we continue to flourish, we are seeking individuals to join our team and become part of our thriving community.”
Senior Transport Co-ordinator
Location: Charlton Lane, Midsomer Norton, Radstock Somerset BA34SB
Salary: £36-38k
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Hours are either 5.00am - 2.30pm or 7.30 am - 17.00pm. Monday - Friday with Saturday on a rota basis (at least 2 a month).
The Role: You will be working as a team alongside the depot manager and other members of the operational team to keep the drivers and department running smoothly and to optimize efficiency.
Duties will include:
- Overseeing team of distribution staff members - Performance reviews, appraisals and monitoring of progress
- Training and development
- Probationary Review (3-7-11)
- Rota and Holiday management to achieve efficient requirements
- Maintain and improve accuracy and productivity in the team
- Delivery driving when required
- Moving of vehicles
- Accurately track and record data to help improve the department and help achieve goals
- Submitting timesheets and making amendments where necessary
The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone who is a highly organised and proactive individual with experience in transport or a logistics operations.
You will have a proven ability to coordinate vehicle movements, help plan efficient delivery schedules, and communicate clearly with drivers, customers and internal teams.
A calm, solutions‑focused approach to problem‑solving is essential, especially when dealing with unexpected delays or operational challenges, comfortable working with data to monitor routes, delivery performance, and compliance requirements with an understanding of driver hours, vehicle safety standards, and general transport duties is desirable.
Above all, the ideal candidate will be reliable, motivated, and committed to ensuring a high‑quality, efficient transport operation that supports the wider aims of the business.
Qualifications Needed: Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) desirable
Benefits: Competitive pay. Staff discount on a huge range of food and drink. Free on site parking. Training and progression opportunities. Uniform and PPE provided. A positive team driven working environment
Experience: Experience working in a transport environment Line management experience ideally, looking after 30-40 employees
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