Following years of accelerated growth Culina Group is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Culina Group operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.

Company Overview

The Pallet Network (Part of the Culina Group) facilitates pallet deliveries across the UK, Ireland and Europe through its cross dock facilities at Swadlincote, Coventry and Preston.

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

As Network Support Coordinator you will provide reactive support to any partner around the UK and Ireland, including critical assistance when necessary. This role will proactively manage the onboarding of new partners including the implementation of systems with the support from internal teams. Additionally, the role requires identifying and reporting operational and commercial issues observed during planned training sessions in line with TPN roll-outs and KPI Management. Therefore, effective relationship management with Partners is essential in this role so you will need to be approachable.

This is a very fast paced, hands on role where no day is the same, you will need to think on your feet. Sometimes you will be required get stuck in on the physical and day-to-day elements required on site. It would be beneficial if the successful candidate had a forklift licence or CPC. Another added bonus would be some experience with Kaizen.

This role requires national travel

What will you be doing?

• Provide physical assistance to Partners and TPN to ensure network service is robust
• To submit visit reports to your manager and CRM
• To provide an effective roll out of new systems/procedures/required training to Partners where required
• To work with internal departments to facilitate a smooth install/new partner process
• To work closely with internal departments to ensure potential new Partners are ‘fit for purpose’
• To work closely with internal departments to ensure a seamless new Partner process is followed
• To work closely with internal departments to obtain and share data to ensure TPN provide a complete and effective service provision
• To collate and present any suggested improvements to operational procedures and the quality of the overall Network service
• Provide practical assistance to any issues relating to the company
• To encourage suggestions from the Partners to improve the quality of service provided by the Company
• To promote and uphold the Quality ethos of the company
• To provide a reactive and efficient support to Partners as required
• To work closely with the network support manager to highlight any required ‘in the moment’ decisions to gain approval.
• To ensure all operational coverage spend is under the postcode support budget

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to coach and train
• Flexibility to adapt to short notice requests for support
• Ability to effectively prioritise

As part of our drive to make, The Pallet Network (TPN) a 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
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance -  x2 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 days, 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 #WinningTeam!