Culina Group

logistics

OperationsCoordinator

£0–0k Swadlincote, United Kingdom CONTRACT
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Operations Coordinator at Culina Group. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. support and assist the Partners of the network. following the procedures and rules of TPN”

Industry & Context.

logistics
Problems you'll solve

Deal with any problems as promptly as possible e. g. mis-routes, couriers etc; ensuring that all options are explored prior to organising couriers

Eligibility Requirements

fixed term contract for 12-18 months, Monday to Friday rotating, 6. 00-15. 00 / 9. 00-18. 00

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous experience of working in a high-level administrative role, Capable of working under pressure to deadlines and objectives, Competent in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel, communication skills both written and verbal, Great attention to detail

What You'll Do.

support and assist the Partners of the network

following the procedures and rules of TPN

ensure that the company’s interest is always protected

Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all members

Maintain effective communication and relationship with all other departments

Carry out members requests where appropriate by both telephone and e-mail

mediate between members in disagreement

ensuring members actions have been carried out in accordance with The Pallet Network operation manual

Assist members in arranging overspill vehicles and couriers where appropriate

Carry out varied administrative duties

Deal with any problems as promptly as possible e. g. mis-routes

ensuring that all options are explored prior to organising couriers

Update the hub information board for relevant comments concerning the day operation

ensure that the handover from the Night Manager is acted upon

compile a handover to the Night Shift of any relevant points applicable to the night operation

Mediate on disputes between members ensuring action is taken in accordance with the rules of the network as laid down in the manual

Refer to the Team leader/line manager any unresolved or escalated problems

Raise company Purchase Orders when required

Adhere to the company’s Health and Safety Policy at all times

Make the Operations Manager aware of any situations which could impact adversely on the company

Maintain good working relationships with all Members and colleagues

always liaise fairly and without favouritism

Ensure that handovers between day and night shifts are concise and understood

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all members; Maintain effective communication and relationship with all other departments; Mediate between members in disagreement; Mediate on disputes between members; Refer to the Team leader/line manager any unresolved or escalated problems; Maintain good working relationships with all Members and colleagues; always liaise fairly and without favouritism; Ensure that handovers between day and night shifts are concise and understood

Communication Scope

communication skills both written and verbal

Full Job Description

Join The Pallet Network (Part of the Culina Group) - For 25 years, TPN has been a leader in the pallet network industry, combining top-tier expertise with unmatched service resilience to deliver seamless, tailored solutions. Proudly part of the Culina Group, the UK’s largest privately-owned third-party logistics specialist, we are committed to excellence. Our state-of-the-art, 605,081 sq. ft. single hub is the backbone of TPN operations, ensuring faster turnarounds, extended delivery windows, and reliable distribution for both domestic and international consignments. With over 140 depots across the UK and Ireland, we deliver bespoke solutions for consignments of all sizes, backed by unmatched professionalism and dedication to our shared goals. As an Operations Coordinator you will support and assist the Partners of the network, following the procedures and rules of TPN and ensure that the company’s interest is always protected This is a fixed term contract for 12-18 months. Working hours: Monday to Friday rotating, 6.00-15.00 / 9.00-18.00 Pay rate: £13.21 per hour Key Duties of a Operations Coordinator: * Establish and maintain a good working relationship with all members. * Maintain effective communication and relationship with all other departments. * Carry out members requests where appropriate by both telephone and e-mail. * To mediate between members in disagreement, ensuring members actions have been carried out in accordance with The Pallet Network operation manual. * Assist members in arranging overspill vehicles and couriers where appropriate. * Carry out varied administrative duties. * Deal with any problems as promptly as possible e.g. mis-routes, couriers etc ensuring that all options are explored prior to organising couriers. * Update the hub information board for relevant comments concerning the day operation. * To ensure that the handover from the Night Manager is acted upon and to compile a handover to the Night Shift of any relevant points applicabl

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