Operations Coordinator

Overview

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Our Newton Abbot site has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Coordinator to join their team on a full time, permanent basis.

Salary: £27,000 per annum.

Working hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-5pm.

• Ensure all legal and statutory requirements are strictly complied with.
• Ensure all practices are carried out in accordance with Company policies, processes and standards.
• Conduct internal audits as required to demonstrate levels of compliance and create and implement improvement actions where necessary.
• Liaise with other sites and the fleet department to ensure equipment availability for vehicle servicing compliance.
• Ensure Company Policy and procedures are followed in relation to all Motor Accidents.
• Investigate and escalate any customer store issues relating to lost cages or issues with deliveries.
• Participate in depot meetings, chairing where appropriate in H&S, SHEQ related project meetings.
• Produce accurate and relevant KPIs on performance levels.
• Conduct accident investigations for the depot within agreed time frames, implement corrective actions.
• Support depot Operational Teams in identifying trends, training needs, and risk management.

• Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and good working practices is advantageous.
• Full driving license.
• Experience with in a transport environment.
• PC literate with a sound working knowledge of MS Office.
• Good time management skills with the ability and desire to solve problems.
• Effective communication skills verbal and written.
• Self-motivated with a keen desire to participate as a pro-active member of the team.
• Keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to work.

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welcha great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 28 days, inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
• Life Assurance - x3 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #Winning Team!