Do you ideally have two years' office-based experience in transport operations, or a sound knowledge of the waste industry? We're looking for a positive, proactive and organised person to help manage daily waste collection operations at our Ford depot, near Arundel. As Transport Co-ordinator, you will join us on a permanent full-time contract and earn a competitive salary and a host of great benefits, including:
- Discretionary company bonuses
- Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover
- 31 days' annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday
About the Transport Co-ordinator role
At Grundon, our busy transport offices are the nerve centres of our waste collection services and key to daily operations running smoothly. As our Transport Co-ordinator, you will:
- Liaise with customers (you'll be managing requests from initial order through to processing) and around 15 drivers.
- Use your scheduling/planning skills to prepare daily computerised routes for the crew and ensure they are thoroughly debriefed at the end of shifts.
- Record and input data and process paperwork.
- Communicate with our workshops and fleet team to check fleet availability and ensure vehicles are maintained and roadworthy.
What we're looking for in our Transport Co-ordinator
- Fantastic customer service skills. You're a strong team worker and confident communicator (verbal and written) who understands the need to be helpful and professional.
- You're comfortable using the phone, Microsoft Word and databases. We will train you up on our bespoke computerised traffic system.
- You're a stickler for accuracy and attention to detail.
- Preferably, good local geographical knowledge.
- Full driving licence (ideally, you hold an LGV licence and CPC).
Working hours: An average of 44 per week: 7.00am-16.30pm Mon-Fri, plus 1 in 3 Sat mornings, 7.00am-11.30am
Grow with Grundon
Grundon is an award-winning and long-established waste management, environmental and quarrying company, and we place great value on attracting and developing great people. Interested in joining our success story as Transport Co-ordinator and strengthening our team? Click apply! No agencies please.
Please note: We interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match, so do apply as soon as possible