Transport Coordinator

Description:

Transport Coordinator (PM Shift)

Salary: £28,000 per annum, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Central Depot, Baths Road, Bromley, BR2 9RB

What we can offer you;

20 days of annual leave
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
Stream - Employee financial well-being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What you'll be doing;

Serve as primary point of contact for drivers when lead driver and Transport Controller are unavailable, and manage day-to-day welfare issues for drivers and team members.
Assist with toolbox talk compliance, deliver business messages to drivers, and maintain strong verbal and written communication (face-to-face, phone, email) with all stakeholders.
Ensure timely completion of KPI sheets, fuel/mileage trackers, and demurrage sheets without allowing backlogs to accumulate.
Modify work assignments as needed, communicate changes effectively to drivers, and plan proactively rather than reactively to stay ahead of operational needs.
Maintain strong regular communication with internal and external customers, provide appropriate advice while consulting management when necessary.
Maintain Veolia's customer focus value through a customer-first approach, resolve complaints/issues promptly, and update customers on ETA changes to ensure excellent service delivery.
Communicate effectively between internal and external customers, liaise with drivers on daily ETA updates, and coordinate with internal/external workshops as needed.
Participate in customer meetings with VHL management team, develop and maintain strong customer relationships, and ensure company image, reputation, and achievements are represented to maximum effect.
What we're looking for;

Essential:

Route planning knowledge
Good understanding of IT and Data analysis
Effective communication skills and customer service experience
Must be proactive and well organised
Basic numeracy and literacy
Problem-Solving skills and attention to detail
Well disciplined and able to work alone
Desirable:

IOSH (Can be obtained later in the role).
Operator Licence awareness

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive