A nationwide leading timber merchant seeks a Transport Coordinator to join their branch in Newport. The successful candidate will oversee logistics and transportation operations.
Salary and Hours
* Monday - Friday 07:30 - 16:30
* £30k - £32k
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring all vehicles are maintained to legal requirements.
* Monitoring the use of vehicles using telematics and GPS systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
* Ensuring the fleet complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including vehicle safety, driver hours, and environmental standards.
* Managing licenses, permits, and certifications for vehicles and drivers.
* Implementing safety protocols and ensuring that the transport operations adhere to health and safety regulations.
* Optimising routes for efficiency, cost, and timely delivery.
* Coordinating vehicle and driver schedules.
* Coordinating with the yard to prioritise orders, ensuring timely picking for delivery.
* Driver management, recruiting, training, and supervising drivers, including managing their schedules and performance.
* Maintaining good relationships with clients.
* Addressing any transport-related issues that arise, including delays, accidents, or customer complaints.
Requirements
1. Proven experience as a Transpor...