Transport Coordinator
Stafford Fulfilment Centre
£29,388.06, Days 4 on 4 off (12-hour shifts)
At Pets, our aim is to give the nation’s pets what they need to be at their ball-chasing, tail-wagging best. Because we will not rest until every spaniel has a squeezy toy. Every calico has a cat tree. Every rabbit has a run. We are motivated to find the best talent in the Logistics & Distribution industry. Right now, we are looking for a Coordinator to join our Transport Team at our Fulfilment Centre in Stafford.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for all operational and site aspects of transport for our Stafford Fulfilment Centre and its off-site partners. Maintaining an initiative-taking approach to risk management and adherence to site health & safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment. You will ensure the operation consistently meets the requirements of the business, in terms of quality and productivity, whilst taking care of daily and weekly operations reporting and key performance indicators management. Creating effective working relationships within Transport, to build a climate where colleagues feel valued and engaged.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct colleague despatch and de-briefs.
* Cover the driver and airlock window, dealing with queries in a prompt and professional manner, escalating to the FLMs as and when required.
* Ensuring the daily equipment checks have been completed to the site standards.
* Managing equipment defects in line with process.
* Ensuring SLA is always met for all equipment servicing/MOT.
* Resource planning of core and agency colleagues in line with schedule requirements – Including allocation of colleague holidays/absence.
* To report all accidents and incidents and complete necessary reports.
* Consult with warehouse daily to understand loading position and assess any required changes to the daily schedule without jeopardising the service to stores.
* Ensure that safe working practices are always adhered to.
* Engaging with our 3PL’s on any potential risk to store service through to resolution.
* Assist in ensuring all drivers are fully trained to perform their contractual duties and tasks effectively.
What you will bring
* A cheerful outlook with the ability to listen and be approachable and promote this through colleague engagement.
* Willing to receive training and perform duties in all areas of the operation.
* Knowledge and experience of materials handling equipment, together with relevant transport management systems and an appreciation of warehouse management systems.
* Knowledge and experience of managing service level agreements (SLA’s) and KPI’s.
* Knowledge and experience of resource planning management.
* Have an appreciation of budgets and can demonstrate initiative-taking cost control management.
* Energy and tenacity to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
* Knowledge and experience of tachograph, driving hours and the working time directive (WTD).
What you will get in return
* Attractive rates of pay.
* Annual Leave (including Bank holidays), with an increase after 2 years continuous service.
* An extra day’s holiday when it is your birthday.
* Stakeholder pension plan.
* Personal Health Insurance scheme (if in Pension Scheme).
* Life assurance.
* 20% Pets at Home discount scheme after 12 weeks service.
* Pets’ “Treats” voluntary benefits package.
Click here to read our Values & Behaviours.
Click here for more details and our benefits.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this job advertisement prior to the stated closing date if suitable candidates are identified. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.
“Pets just see people. They are not biased, and they do not discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience do not perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!”
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