Transport Coordinator

Job Title Transport Coordinator Location Cumbernauld, G67 2XN GB (Main) Job Description At Gist, we're proud to be part of the M&S Group, the logistics engine behind M&S Food. From our distribution centres to our transport operations and support functions, we connect people, technology and expertise to ensure the right products reach the right stores at the right time. As we continue to invest in our people, technology and network, there's never been a more exciting time to join Gist and help shape the future of food logistics. The Opportunity Our Transport Team in Lenziemill, Cumbernauld have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Coordinator to join our night shift team where you will play a critical role at the centre of the operation. This role will see you working a 10-hour night shift from 8pm-6am, with a rotational shift: Week One: Monday to Thursday Week Two: Monday to Tuesday and Friday to Saturday Week Three: Sunday and Thursday to Saturday Week Four: Sunday and Wednesday to Friday. What you'll be doing Reporting into the Transport Shift Manager you will: Act as the first point of contact for drivers, managing briefs, debriefs, and resolving queries effectively. Ensure legal O-Licence compliance and deliver operational excellence across cost, service, and peak planning. Provide exceptional customer service, resolving and escalating live operational issues where required. Monitor route performance, ensuring timely delivery, processing supplier queries and escalating issues to the Team Manager when appropriate. Manage daily administrative tasks efficiently, including payroll, holidays, Kronos exceptions, and scheduling. Support admin and export, ensuring export compliance. In addition, you will support the transport team with any additional tasks as and when required. What we're looking for To be successful in your application you will have proven transport administration or coordination experience, ideally gained within a busy transport or logistics operation. You will be a natural problem solver and communicator capable of building strong working relationships with drivers, sub-contractors and wider operations and comfortable using transport systems and MS office packages such as word and excel. This is the perfect opportunity for our operational night owls who want to join a busy transport operation and develop a career within a busy logistics firm! Role details: Salary: Up to £31,366.08 + night shift allowance £4,500.00 Hours: 10-hour shifts, rotational shifts Location: Gist Ltd, 22 Lenziemill Road, Cumbernauld, G67 2XN What’s in it for you? As well as a competitive salary, you'll benefit from: 20% M&S discount on most things from furniture, fashion and food 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with length of service) Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan Attractive annual bonus scheme, based on M&S performance and personal objectives Auto Enrolment Pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 times salary) Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme A first-class welcome with a tailored induction and a wide range of training schemes to help with your learning and development Cycle to work scheme Why Gist? When you join Gist, you're joining a business that plays a critical role within the M&S Group. You'll have the opportunity to influence meaningful change, work alongside experienced leaders and contribute to one of the UK's leading food supply chains. Our culture is built around our values of being Progressive, Accountable, Collaborative and Ethical, creating an environment where people are trusted, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you're leading a site operation, delivering transformation or shaping future strategy, your work will make a real difference. Our commitment to inclusion At Gist, we believe our differences make us stronger. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure you have the support you need. Recruiter Grey, Sarah