Gist Limited
Transport Coordinator
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Transport Coordinator
Transport Coordinator – Crewe
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.
We are looking for a Transport Coordinator to join our team in Crewe. As a Transport Coordinator, you’ll play a key role at the centre of our operation, where every action you take contributes to our customers enjoying their favourite M&S food.
SHIFT PATTERN & LOCATION
We’re recruiting a Transport Coordinator at our Crewe site on a:
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Rotating shift pattern (although some flexibility may be required):
- Week one: Wednesday – Saturday
- Week two: Thursday – Saturday
Hours: 6:00am – 6:00pm
PAY & BENEFITS
- Salary of £33,000
- 20% M&S discount across food, fashion, and furniture
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rises with service)
- Discounted rates on healthcare cash plan
- 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
- Supportive Team: Join a close-knit community where collaboration is key
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WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As part of your role, 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.
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IDEAL CANDIDATES (WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR)
- Experience of administration in a busy transport environment.
- Experience of working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
WHY JOIN GIST?
At Gist, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to create an environment where colleagues feel supported, valued, and able to be themselves.
Working in partnership with M&S, we’re helping shape the future of retail logistics — and we want great people to be part of that journey.
READY TO APPLY?
Apply today and join a team where your contribution really matters.
If you require assistance regarding your application, please contact Lynsey at lynsey.macdonald@gistworld.com who will be able to support you.
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