Transit Terminal Shift Co-ordinator
Job ID: 5424 | Work Model: Full-Time | Contract Type: Permanent | Job Category: Warehousing / Order Picking
Role: Transit Terminal Shift Co-ordinator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday 1000-2000
Location: Rochdale
Why Join DACHSER?
At DACHSER, we’re a global family powering over 83 million shipments every year—from fashion to life-saving medical supplies. Ranked among the world’s top logistics providers, we don’t just move goods—we keep the world connected.
What really sets us apart? Our people. Here, your ideas matter, your energy fuels success, and you’ll be part of a fast-paced, supportive team that’s shaping the future of logistics.
Purpose Of the Role:
We’re looking for a Transit Terminal Shift Co-ordinator to drive efficient daily operations and oversee inbound and outbound freight, ensuring safety, compliance, and best-practice processes. You’ll use quality control tools to maximise profitability and service, while coaching and developing your team to build a strong, high-performing culture.
Responsibilities
- Set and communicate daily tasks for the team, ensuring smooth operations
- Maintain health, safety, and site security standards, including compliance with site rules
- Uphold quality standards and deliver excellent customer service
- Support the TT Shift Leader by ensuring reporting procedures and SOP compliance
- Manage load yields to maximise profit and monitor performance indicators to meet targets
- Liaise with other departments across Rochdale, the UK, and the wider branch network
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members, including conducting appraisals and integrating tasks
- Lead pre-shift and end-of-shift briefings, and ensure effective handovers
- Maintain continuous communication with internal contacts via email, phone, and in person
- Oversee vehicle departures (SD, Export, LD) and arrivals/unloading (SD Import, LD Inbound)
- Manage staff and driver interactions, absence management (holidays/sickness), bay operations, and trailer movements
- Monitor MHE operations, including battery care and daily inspections
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and condition of consignments
- Report damages, investigate accidents, and implement accident prevention measures
The ideal candidate will have
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong planning, organisational, and time-management abilities
- A high level of attention to detail with strong accuracy
- Confident problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
- Excellent IT capability
- A strong commitment to delivering high-quality customer service
- Highly adaptable with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Confident, approachable, and professional in manner
- Previous experience supervising or leading a team
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience within an MHE operational environment or similar
- Proven team leadership and team-building skills
- Strong conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations calmly and professionally
Benefits That Support You
At DACHSER, we believe in taking care of our people — inside and outside of work. Here’s what you can enjoy as part of our team:
- Free Car Parking — hassle-free parking every day, so your commute is stress-free.
- 25 Days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday – generous time off to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
- Life Assurance — Death in Service benefit to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Programme — confidential support to help you manage any personal challenges affecting your wellbeing and work.
- Employee Discounts — from day one, access exclusive deals on holidays, fashion, supermarkets, gyms, insurance, and more.
- Pension Plan — a flexible, tax-efficient pension scheme where you decide your contribution level, helping you plan.
- Health Perks — free eye tests and money-off vouchers to keep you feeling your best.
- Internal Referral Fees — know someone perfect for the team? Earn rewards by referring great talent.
- Long Service Awards — we celebrate and reward your loyalty and commitment over time.
Join Our Inclusive Family
At DACHSER, everyone is welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of who we are. We value the unique qualities each person brings, believing that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Because for us, logistics is a people business — and we can’t wait to meet you.