Transport Support Operator

Culina Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in the UK is seeking a Transport Support Operator to join their team. This full-time role involves debriefing drivers, providing administrative support to the transport team, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates should be self-motivated, have a positive attitude, and demonstrate strong computer literacy. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to thrive in a winning culture.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Life Assurance - twice annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme for wellness

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee reward and recognition programs

Discounts with over 50 retailers

Qualifications

• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Debrief drivers accurately.
• Check all timesheets for correct completion.
• Prepare and issue delivery notes.

Skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Positive and adaptable attitude

Good standard of computer literacy, particularly MS Office

Job description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina 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

We have a great opportunity for a Transport Support Operator to join our Lutterworth Transport team on a full time permanent basis!

This position is responsible for debriefing drivers on a daily basis alongside providing general administration support to the Transport team.

Salary:£26,265 per annum, plus £3,000 shift allowance.

Working hours:4 on 4 off, 6pm-6am.

Key Duties of aTransport Support Operator:

• Correctly debriefing drivers.
• Checking all timesheets for correct completion and ensuring all PODs are returned completed correctly.
• Scanning and storing PODs using thedocument management system.
• Preparing drivers' wallets and issuing delivery notes in drop sequence plus any other relevant delivery information.
• Printing all despatch notes and replenishing despatch paper as required.
• Answering the telephone and assisting with any enquiries.
• Ensuring all estimated time of arrivals (ETAs) are communicated to Customer Services.
• Consistently updating all spreadsheets including, but not limited to; change-overs, run summaries and trailer check sheets.
• Departing loads using Transport Management System (TMS).
• Ensuring all uplifts are despatched in correct loads.

Qualifications

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Positive and adaptable attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Good standard of computer literacy, particularly MS Office e.g. PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Beara great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and 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!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!