Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!
At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- Employee discount scheme
- Experience annual pay reviews
- Profit related pay
- Onsite gym
- Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
The Opportunity
In this role you will play a key role in supporting transportation and trunking operations. You will be responsible for a variety of shift activities and ensuring that all operational processes run smoothly and efficiently. This role requires strong administration skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The Transport Operations Coordinator will be responsible for executing the network plan, liaising with drivers, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for all transport operations, ensuring the timely, efficient, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of chilled food products to our customers whilst planning to mitigate future challenges
- Ensure vehicles are compliant and road legal in accordance with all relevant legislation. Co-ordinate/present equipment for servicing and maintenance, ensuring defective equipment is managed according to the defect procedure (road vehicles)
- Act as a key point of contact for operational challenges, providing real-time solutions to minimise disruptions
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high service levels whilst achieving our Business KPIs
- Ensure adherence to BRC standards (British Retail Consortium) and food safety requirements, O’ Licensecompliance, and all company policies.
The Ideal Candidate
We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience: -
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey information and facilitate teamwork
- Experience in a fast-moving chilled food transport operation
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Transport Management Systems)
- Chilled food logistics experience
- IOSH Managing Safely (Desirable)
- HACCP Level 2 (Desirable)
- Qualification in Administration & Operational Transport (Desirable)
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.
Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!