We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!
Employing around 950 people across the UK, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.
For 150 years AG Barr has been building great brands and is home to some of the nations favourite flavours.
At our core isย IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand, Boost making every moment better with a caffeine kick, hydration hit or tasty treat, and FUNKIN where real fruit means authentic taste.
We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio including MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.
There's never been a better time to join us!
What weโre looking forโฆ
As a Transport Coordinator, you will be the driving force behind our regional distribution network, keeping Central Scotland moving safely, sustainably, and on time. Working alongside a dedicated 12-person team, you will lead our HGV drivers from the front - turning complex daily logistics into seamless customer deliveries while championing an uncompromising safety culture.
Your responsibilities will include...
Safety & Compliance Leadership: Champion workplace Health & Safety as the top priority, ensuring full adherence to statutory road transport legislation, ISO standards, and company operating procedures.
Driver & Team Management: Supervise, coach, and support your team of HGV drivers, managing attendance, conduct, training, and performance in line with company HR processes.
Logistics Resource Optimisation: Plan, coordinate, and allocate transport resources to maximise fleet utilisation, maintain delivery schedules, and achieve high customer satisfaction.
Fleet & Tachograph Administration: Oversee the maintenance of accurate vehicle records, driver tachograph data, and statutory compliance documentation.
Operational Problem Solving: Rapidly investigate and resolve delivery issues, operational delays, or customer complaints to protect service levels across Central Scotland.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal peers, external agencies, and third-party stakeholders to streamline communication and support operational change projects.
Performance Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Monitor key operational metrics, analyse performance data, and identify practical ways to drive efficiency and sustainability.
Operational Flexibility: Provide proactive cross-cover for route planning functions and key distribution administration tasks as required.
What you'll bring...
The successful candidate will have:
Proven operational experience within a fast-paced transport or logistics environment.
Demonstrable team leadership or supervisory capability, with the confidence to coach colleagues and uphold high standards.
Solid working knowledge of road transport legislation, driver hours, and tachograph compliance.
Working knowledge of workplace Health & Safety legislation and standard operating procedures (e.g., ISO requirements).
Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills, with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Proficiency in digital tools, including Microsoft Office (Excel), Google Workspace, or transport management software.
And it would also be great if you can demonstrate:
Experience working directly with HGV drivers, agencies, and third-party logistics contractors.
Previous exposure to route planning or distribution administration systems.
Formal qualifications in transport management or safety (e.g., Transport Manager CPC or IOSH), though not essential.
What we offerโฆ
We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard.ย Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.
We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;
Competitive salary, benchmarked to market
Annual bonus linked to business and individual performance
Defined contribution Pension with employer contribution
Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
Free AG Barr products throughout your working day and staff sales
Ongoing professional development and access to Learning and Development programmes and content
And much more!
To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform [here.](https://www.agbarr.co.uk/careers/barr-soft-drinks/why-work-with-us/)
We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.
While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you donโt meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!
Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!
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