Transport Support – Doncaster

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Transport Support – Doncaster

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  • Permanent
  • Doncaster
  • 29000 £ / Year
We’re looking for a motivated Transport Support to join our Operations team in Doncaster. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new facility, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our distribution centre. From managing proof of deliveries (PODs) to coordinating consignments and supporting the Transport Planning Manager, you’ll help keep our transport operations running seamlessly.
What you’ll do:

Transport Operations

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with transport providers
  • Monitor daily operations and resolve logistical challenges
  • Liaise with warehouse teams to align transport schedules with dispatch
  • Ensure accurate documentation for shipments (invoices, delivery notes)
  • Handle transport issues such as delays, damages, and customer complaints
  • Analyse logistics data to suggest improvements
  • Verify and manage PODs, keeping records up to date
  • Update daily transport costs

Administrative Support

  • Assist the Transport Planning Manager with ad hoc administrative duties
  • Support projects and data requests
  • Help achieve and communicate operational targets

Consignment & Allocation Management

  • Enter deliveries onto carrier portals
  • Track and update consignment statuses
  • Provide ETAs to internal customers when required

Health & Safety Compliance

  • Support compliance with company H&S policies
  • Assist in reporting and logging incidents or compliance issues

Customer Service & Communication

  • Deliver excellent customer service by handling enquiries efficiently
  • Ensure clear communication between warehouse and office teams
  • Promote adherence to company guidelines across all colleagues

Ad Hoc Duties

  • Undertake other duties as required to support the team

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in transport, logistics, or distribution support
  • Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
  • Proactive approach with a willingness to support wider operational goals
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Job Overview
Category
Transport
Offered Salary
£29000 Per YEAR
Job Location
Doncaster
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant

Jack Rogers