Transport Coordinator

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our team within Vistry Works, at our Bardon factory in Coalville, Leicestershire. As our Transport Coordinator, you will plan, manage and evaluate logistics operations, liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers, logistics providers, transportation companies and sites to ensure the right products are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost-effective way. The role will also be responsible for maintaining and helping to grow the dispatch function within the logistics department and provide a robust, controlled and efficient service to all departments while creating and implementing best practice logistics principles, policies and processes across the organisation to improve operational and financial performance.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. 

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

In return, what we would like from you…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• The ability to identify, communicate and implement opportunities for continuously improving working methods
• The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• The ability to work well within a team environment
• Previous experience in a Despatch/Logistics role
• Experience with 3PL
• Confident communication skills
• Experience in Microsoft Excel/Word
• Strong time management skills

Desirable…

• Experience in Dynamics 365
• Experience in manufacturing
• Have a proficient level of skill with conducting an array of IT tasks, and will strive to remain up to date with the use of required software

More about the Transport Coordinator role…

• Liaise with all Contract Managers and planning to ensure all delivery schedules are in place
• Liaise with 3PL to plan and arrange shipments of finished goods and sundries to sites
• Ensure trailers are available in accordance with workload
• Raise purchase orders for all transport required
• Communicate with the Logistics team on load requirements
• Excellent IT skills and aptitude

Finally, let’s tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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