Transport Coordinator

Culina Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an experienced Transport Coordinator for their Wakefield site. The role involves managing day-to-day operations and ensuring legal compliance for the driver workforce during night shifts. Key responsibilities include risk assessments, driver resource management, and maintaining personnel records. This position offers a salary of £28,517.40 per annum with a working schedule of Monday to Friday nights.

Responsibilities

• Report Vehicle/Trailer defects and escalate to fleet.
• Complete daily risk assessments of yard and office.
• Ensure legal compliance of driver workforce.

Job description

Stobart are looking to hear from an experienced, forward thinking Transport Coordinator to complement our strong team based in Rugby. Working in collaboration with the Transport Manager, the role is responsible for the day to day operation of the site and driver workforce.

Working hours: Monday to Friday nights, 18:00 – 04:00 with a one hour unpaid break. Equivalent to 45 hours per week

Salary: £28,517.40 per annum.

Key Duties of a Transport Coordinator:

• Report Vehicle/Trailer defects and escalating to the fleet department and relevant stakeholders.
• Completing daily risk assessments of yard and office.
• Ensure legal compliance by keeping tracker of working time directive for the driver workforce.
• Coordinating CPC driver records.
• Ensure customer demand is met by proactively managing driver resource Vs vehicle requirements.
• Upkeep of vehicle allocation.
• Staff absence.
• New starter and leaver information.
• Driver holiday request submissions.
• Assisting Transport Manager with interview process for drivers.
• Ensuring all personnel files are up to date.