Transport Coordinator

Location Hemel Hempstead
Discipline: Internal
Job type: Permanent
Job ref: 044092
Published: 11 days ago
Expiry date: 06 Mar 2026 11:59

Love logistics? Join us at the heart of our wine operations and help deliver quality from cellar to shelf! 

 

The Role:

To coordinate day-to-day transport operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective deliveries across the estate. The role supports effective route planning, optimises fleet utilisation, and monitors service performance while working closely with Transport, Warehouse, and Stores teams to maintain smooth operations.

 

Job Specifics:

  • Contract Type: Permanent

  • Hours per week: 42.5 office based

  • Location: Hemel Hempstead, Boundary Way 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and coordinate daily delivery schedules to maximise vehicle capacity and meet operational demands

  • Communicate clear and accurate route plans to Drivers, Stores, and Warehouse teams

  • Maintain accurate, real-time updates within transport management systems

  • Support compliance with driver hours regulations, WTD, and all relevant transport legislation

  • Monitor on-time delivery (OTD) performance, investigating and recording delivery exceptions

  • Coordinate effectively with third-party hauliers to ensure service standards are met

  • Identify and escalate operational issues quickly, providing clear and professional communication

  • Contribute to peak planning activities and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service

Knowledge & Skills Required:

  • Previous experience in logistics, transport coordination, or a similar operational role

  • Understanding of transport compliance, including driver hours regulations and WTD (desirable)

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail

  • Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with drivers, warehouse teams, stores, and third parties

  • Practical working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or G-Suite

  • Calm and resilient under pressure, with a proactive and accountable approach to problem-solving

What's in it for you:

  • A competitive salary & performance related bonus

  • Up to 20% Staff Discount

  • 29 days holiday, including public and bank holidays and we also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme

  • Life Assurance (Worth 2 times your annual salary)

  • A contributory Company Pension Plan

  • Career development opportunities - we are passionate about nurturing our internal talent, offering career progression supported by our excellent in-house training schemes!

  • Free parking on site with electric charging points

  • Access to Retail Trust which includes: Retail Rewards including Instant savings with discounted e-vouchers, discounted reloadable shopping cards, gift vouchers and gift cards, Discounts of up to 30%, Access to free counselling and support phone line

  • Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave after 26 weeks

  • Long service rewards.

  • Company sick pay scheme

 

Please ensure to speak to your Line Manager before applying

We look forward to receiving your application! Together we are Majestic! #TWAM