Logistics Coordinator
Our client is a well-established UK manufacturing business operating within the construction sector, employing approximately 160 people across two sites and three offices.
They are now seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support daily transport planning and delivery operations across live construction projects nationwide.
Logistics Coordinator
What's in it for you?
- Full-time, permanent office-based role with working hours Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, and Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (no remote or hybrid working).
- 30,000 to 38,000 per annum (DOE).
- 20 days holiday + BH.
- Pension.
Logistics Coordinator
Responsibilities
Transport Planning and Coordination:
- Plan, schedule and coordinate daily transport requirements to support factory output and live construction projects.
- Act as the central point of control for daily transport planning and delivery coordination.
- Ensure precast products, materials and equipment are delivered safely, efficiently and on time to construction sites nationwide.
Stakeholder and Team Collaboration:
- Work within the wider logistics function, with day-to-day support from a Logistics Coordinator based at the Brandon site.
- Report directly to the Head of Logistics, who works across both sites.
- Liaise with external hauliers, drivers, customers, site managers, project teams and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery operations.
- Work closely with Operations, Planning, Contracts and Sales to align transport activity with project programmes.
Problem Solving and Issue Resolution:
- Manage and resolve transport issues including delays, breakdowns, route restrictions, site access constraints and last-minute changes.
- Coordinate abnormal and oversized loads, including route planning, permits and compliance with road and site regulations.
Compliance, Reporting and Cost Control:
- Ensure compliance with road regulations, permits, load restrictions and company transport procedures.
- Maintain accurate transport records and documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
- Supply weekly transport and delivery performance reports.
- Chase, track and maintain accurate Proof of Delivery documentation.
- Monitor transport costs and support basic cost control and budget management activities.
Continuous Improvement:
- Work proactively with internal teams to improve delivery planning, reduce inefficiencies and minimise disruption to customer sites.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across transport and logistics operations.
Logistics Coordinator
Requirements
Experience:
- 2 to 5 years' experience in transport coordination, logistics or fleet management, ideally within construction or manufacturing.
- Experience coordinating multiple daily deliveries across live construction projects.
- Strong familiarity with construction site operations, delivery sequencing and site access constraints.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong knowledge of transport planning, routing and scheduling.
- Good understanding of permits, road regulations and load restrictions, including abnormal and oversized loads.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Strong communication skills, able to deal effectively with site teams, hauliers, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Proven problem solving ability in a fast-paced, time critical environment.
- Cost aware, with experience supporting basic transport cost control.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping and reporting.