Transport Coordinator

Acu IT; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Transport Coordinator for their Severnside depot. This full-time role involves leading driver briefings, ensuring safety compliance, and managing logistics operations. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive monthly salary

Life Assurance

Company pension

23 days annual leave

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee discount scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Relevant transport or logistics experience is desirable.
• Self-motivated, positive can-do attitude.
• Initiative and ownership of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings.
• Champion MMID safety culture.
• Manage breakdown and recovery procedures.

Skills

Relevant transport or logistics experience

Ability to work independently

Strong deadline and prioritisation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence

Job description

Transport Coordinator – Severnside Depot (Stone House Depot)

Join to apply for the Transport Coordinator role at Acu-IT.net located with Mller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID), a leading UK dairy logistics provider.

MMID operates extensive logistics and manufacturing networks, delivering over 2.6 billion litres of fresh milk annually to more than 5,500 locations across Britain.

Job Overview

Full‑time, permanent position at the Severnside (Stroud, Gloucester) depot. Shift: 4 on, 4 off – 6 pm to 6 am (night). Salary: £40,032.45 per annum.

Benefits

• A competitive monthly salary
• 2× Life Assurance
• Company pension – business matches contributions to 4% of qualifying earnings
• 23 days annual leave (increases with service)
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Access to Mller Rewards discount scheme (800+ discounts)
• Free on‑site secured colleague car parking

Key Skills & Experience

• Relevant transport or logistics experience (desirable)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong deadline and prioritisation skills
• Self‑motivated, positive can‑do attitude
• Initiative and ownership of work
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily driver briefings and debriefings, implementing performance improvements via PMS.
• Champion MMID safety culture using STAR cards, safety sweeps, and support accident/incident investigations.
• Maintain and update the site run folder, ensuring clear communication of changes.
• Manage breakdown and recovery procedures for all MMID vehicles.
• Oversee site assets including GKNs, trolleys, and handheld devices.
• Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Enforce work instructions and SOPs.
• Monitor service levels and report shorts/lates.
• Ensure effective resource allocation, legal compliance, and timely communication of changes.
• Manage the site fuel master key and track fuel usage.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing with the garage team.
• Oversee Daily Tacho Master system for driver compliance with legal/regulatory standards.
• Conduct trailer checks, temperature monitoring, and audits.
• Manage cross‑dock operations efficiently.
• Maintain AS400 system housekeeping.
• Promote and embody MMID values and behaviours.
• Support and manage third‑party logistics (3PL) relationships.

Contact

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ