Cluster Transport Coordinator

Pertemps Bond; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Transport Cluster Coordinator to support day-to-day transport operations. You will work closely with the Cluster Transport Manager to keep activities safe, compliant, efficient and customer-focused, acting as a link between drivers, management and stakeholders.

You’ll monitor hours, licences and training, participate in inspections, and help manage systems like TMS and SAPHR while supporting budgeting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, administration or purchasing, preferably within an industrial environment.
• Strong communication, influencing and employee relations skills.
• Experience working with digital systems and data.
• Knowledge of KPI-based performance management.
• Understanding of Operator Licence requirements, Drivers' Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive.
• Focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cluster Transport Manager with the day-to-day management of transport operations.
• Support driver resourcing and the weekly driver request process.
• Manage daily driver debriefs, addressing performance, compliance and safety issues.
• Monitor driver hours, licences and training to ensure legal and company compliance.
• Coordinate vehicle inspections, servicing and MOTs, arranging replacements where required.
• Maintain accurate transport and administrative systems, including TMS, tachograph, fuel, training and SAPHR systems.
• Support purchasing, goods receipting, invoice queries and budget monitoring across the cluster.
• Contribute to SHEQ activities, incident reporting and continuous improvement projects.
• Deputise for the Cluster Transport Manager when required.

Skills

Transport logistics

Administration

Purchasing

Communication skills

Tools

TMS

SAPHR

Job description

Transport Cluster Coordinator

£19.01 per hour | Monday to Friday | 27.5 hours per week | 6 hours per day

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and organised Transport Coordinator (Bulk) to support the day-to-day running of our transport operations. Working closely with the Cluster Transport Manager, you will help ensure transport activities are safe, compliant, efficient and customer-focused. You’ll act as a key link between drivers, management and wider stakeholders, helping to identify issues, improve performance and maintain high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Cluster Transport Manager with the day-to-day management of transport operations.
• Support driver resourcing and the weekly driver request process.
• Manage daily driver debriefs, addressing performance, compliance and safety issues.
• Monitor driver hours, licences and training to ensure legal and company compliance.
• Coordinate vehicle inspections, servicing and MOTs, arranging replacements where required.
• Maintain accurate transport and administrative systems, including TMS, tachograph, fuel, training and SAPHR systems.
• Support purchasing, goods receipting, invoice queries and budget monitoring across the cluster.
• Contribute to SHEQ activities, incident reporting and continuous improvement projects.
• Deputise for the Cluster Transport Manager when required.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in transport, logistics, administration or purchasing, preferably within an industrial environment.
• Strong communication, influencing and employee relations skills.
• Experience working with digital systems and data.
• Knowledge of KPI-based performance management.
• An understanding of Operator Licence requirements, Drivers' Hours Regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• A strong focus on safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

CPC, ADR, IOSH or experience within industrial gases would be advantageous.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, confident and able to build strong relationships with drivers, managers and stakeholders. You’ll be comfortable making decisions, solving problems and using data to improve operational performance.