Turners Soham Ltd are recruiting a Transport Coordinator to work on the GSF contact in Four Ashes, Wolverhampton.
As a Transport Co-ordinator you will ensure the smooth operation of the transport department. You are responsible for accurately recording all information relating to deliveries, tray collections and product returns.
Main duties and Responsibilities:
Track departures from Four Ashes and Distribution Hubs to GSF shops, record all details in Delrep.
100% completion of delivery details is the daily target.
Make sure empty cages and returns from stores are collected
Communicate any changes which impact on delivery on time to GSF.
Communicate any issues with deliveries to GSF stores to GSF.
Update issues in our in house transport management system.
Make sure all returns on vehicles are tipped on arrival and support the shunter in moving trailers to the out-loading area.
Update trailer status in the yard and liaise with the shunter to keep the loading bay supplied with the vehicles they require.
Build outgoing delivery loads in DELREP.
Answering telephones and driver queries.
Support the drivers while they are away from base.
Operate all necessary software e.g. Transport management system, Tachograph systems and in house software.
Vehicle tracking is the key to customer service.
If there is a problem with a load inform the customer In a timely fashion and ensure that we are mitigating any risk to KPI performance.
Report all delivery discrepancies to the Customer whilst the driver is at the delivery point Via email or telephone.
Issue Delay Ref numbers and Night Out Ref numbers as required.
Support the Operations Manager with all areas of routine maintenance of the vehicles as required and keep maintenance records up to date.
Support the Operations Manager with tachograph records for driver infringements and inform traffic team of drivers that need briefing on infringements.
Ensure that all driver and vehicle allocations are accurate and populate forward planning sheets accounting for driver holidays.
Support the Operations Manager in covering all runs by using own resources and our agency partners.
Assist in maintaining holiday records as required.
Provide a full handover to the following shift ensuring that all information is presented via our online handover platform.
Provide cover on other shifts as and when is required and reasonable.
This list is not exhaustive and the successful candidate will be expected to support in all areas to ensure the efficient and safe delivery of service to our customer.
Working hours: 12pm - 9pm hours per week, 40 hours paid with 1 hour break per day.
Salary: DOE £28,000-£32,000
To apply for this position please send your CV to recruitment@turners-distribution.com