Distribution Co-ordinator

• Schedule and track shipments to ensure timely delivery ensuring effective use of transport to deliver dry, coated and concrete to all customers internal and external
• Liaise with quarries to ensure material to suit customer needs are available at the correct times and provide effective communication to customers
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Transport and Commercial Teams to optimise distribution plans on the day(s) prior to delivery
• Build and maintain a forward view of haulage and production capacity and work with the Transport Manager to enhance capacity, vehicle availability and service levels daily
• Build haulier and owner driver relationships to maintain or increase availability at current rates
• Liaise with the Transport Manager on all compliance issues, excessive costs for vehicles and any driver or vehicle issues
• Liaise with workshops internal and external to ensure vehicles are maintained as per our legal obligations
• Ensure all duties undertaken by drivers meet our legal obligations, including managing drivers working hours start times and finish times
• Act as the point of contact for Operations and Transport to communicate production disruptions as a result of plant breakdown, driver absence etc., sharing with the Commercial Team to enable them to proactively manage customer expectations to minimise impact
• Analyse declined orders to understand opportunities to enhance capacity to produce/deliver product
• Analyse lost volumes (cancelled or reduced orders) and share repeat occurrences of customer cancellations/reduced orders with the Commercial Team
• Implement and embed changes to ways of working in line with Customer & Commercial Excellence initiatives

• Previous experience in distribution planning, transport coordination, or logistics operations
• Knowledge of logistics, transport regulations, and planning best practices
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Understanding of routing, vehicle capacities, and cost-efficient load planning
• GCSEs or equivalent (minimum)
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to last-minute changes
• Customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence
• Team player with the ability to work independently when needed
• Analytical thinker with an understanding of cost and service trade-offs

Familiarity with transport regulations and health & safety requirements

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Volunteer Scheme
• Share Save Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Digital GP
• Broad learning opportunities, training and career progression pathways