Transport Assistant

HelloFresh
Derby, GB
Visa sponsorshipCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level logistics professionals with data analysis skills working in a dynamic, hands-on operational role.

Best fit for

  • Logistics coordinators adept at real-time problem solving with multiple delivery partners.
    — “Oversee daily delivery operations, ensuring all routes are covered efficiently by DSPs
  • Data-driven operations specialists comfortable with performance analysis and reporting.
    — “Use data tools (e.g., Excel) to analyse trends, identify errors, and uncover opportunities for improvement
  • Collaborative problem-solvers who prioritize customer experience in transport operations.
    — “foster strong relationships with DSPs, internal logistics teams, and key stakeholders across the business

Things to consider

  • Work schedule includes at least one weekend day per week.
    — “Any five days out of seven, day shifts, will include at least one weekend day
  • No visa sponsorship available for this position.
    — “you’ll need to have the independent right to work in the UK, as we're unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship at this time

How to stand out

  • Showcase specific examples of improving delivery operations through data analysis.
    — “identify trends, rectify errors, and improve overall performance
  • Highlight experience managing external delivery partners in past roles.
    — “foster strong relationships with DSPs, internal logistics teams, and key stakeholders
  • Demonstrate how you've balanced cost awareness with service quality.
    — “Maintain cost awareness in all operational decision-making and improvement initiatives
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • improved delivery efficiency
  • resolved operational challenges
  • enhanced service quality
Typical background
logistics experienceoperations management

Skills & requirements

Required

LogisticsDelivery OperationsData AnalysisTeam ManagementCommunication

Preferred

ExcelGoogle Sheets

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunication

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

About The Team:

The Home Delivery Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of day to day home delivery operations via multiple Delivery Service Partners (DSPs). This role requires overseeing a number of variables, from ensuring route coverage to maintaining service quality aligned with our promise to customers. The Home Delivery Coordinator leverages multiple systems, including live tracking, EPOD (Electronic Proof of Delivery) monitoring, and data analysis tools, to identify trends, rectify errors, and improve overall performance. The role will foster strong relationships with DSPs, internal logistics teams, and key stakeholders across the business, keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do. The Home Delivery Coordinator will exemplify a hands on, problem solving mindset, a commitment to learning and an egoless, collaborative approach while relentlessly prioritising for long term success.

What You Will Be Doing:

Oversee daily delivery operations, ensuring all routes are covered efficiently by DSPs.

Monitor live delivery systems and address any operational challenges in real-time.

Review EPOD images and performance data to ensure service quality aligns with customer expectations.

Escalate unresolved or critical issues to appropriate DSPs or internal management.

Identify, analyse, and implement solutions for recurring operational challenges.

Use data tools (e.g., Excel) to analyse trends, identify errors, and uncover opportunities for improvement.

Prepare and present regular performance reports, highlighting key insights and actionable recommendations.

Maintain cost awareness in all operational decision-making and improvement initiatives.

Who You Are:

Experience in home delivery operations or a similar logistics/transport role.

Demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day operations with multiple variables.

Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong ability to build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent relationship management and communication abilities.

Proven experience in team management.

What you will get in return:

70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)

Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme

Nursery support scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Location: HelloFresh, 1, Holme Lane, Spondon, Derby DE21 7HW

Shifts: Any five days out of seven, day shifts, will include at least one weekend day

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have the independent right to work in the UK, as we're unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Next steps: Your application will be reviewed and if successful, a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch within 2 weeks.

You are required to cooperate with HelloFresh in all health and safety matters. You are responsible for ensuring you take reasonable care of your own health, and safety as well as others who may be affected by the work activities you undertake. You must report incidents immediately and actively raise health and safety-related concerns to your Line Manager. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment, we will process Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to the successful individual. Failure to disclose relevant information at application or throughout the process could affect your employment with the company. 

If you are currently a HelloFresh employee, please make sure you have discussed your application with your Line Manager.

Source: HelloFresh careers

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