Dispatch Coordinator

Uniting Holding; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transport company in Southampton is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator to oversee the smooth operation of vehicle transporters. This role involves managing load lanes, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and maintaining accurate logs. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in transport or logistics. Benefits include a negotiable salary, performance bonuses, pension contributions, and various employee schemes. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to operational excellence.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Pension

Annual leave purchase scheme

Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme

Tyre purchase scheme

Bike to work scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Prior experience in transport, logistics, or yard management is a significant plus.
• Ability to give clear, concise directions in a busy environment.
• Basic proficiency with dispatch software or ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently check trucks in and out of NVD sites, verifying documentation.
• Actively manage and organise load lanes for timely departures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers, resolving logistical hurdles.
• Maintain accurate digital and manual logs of vehicle movements.
• Ensure all site movement adheres to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Tech Savvy

Job description

About NVD

Founded in 1980 as a family-owned business, NVD UK was established to support vehicle manufacturers by ensuring the timely and incident-free distribution of their products. Over the years, we have become a trusted one-stop solution, delivering all three core pillars of outbound logistics: transporting, storing, and enhancing our customers’ vehicles before final delivery.

Since our inception, NVD UK has led the way in pioneering the digitisation of the Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) industry. As early adopters of emerging technologies, we have introduced significant efficiencies that save our customers both time and money. Our commitment to progress, innovation, and continuous service improvement remains central to our business ethos today.

Role Summary

As a Dispatch Coordinator, you will be the heartbeat of our logistical operations at NVD sites. You’ll be responsible for the seamless flow of vehicle transporters, ensuring every driver is accounted for and every load lane is optimised for maximum efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy a role where no two days are the same, this is the position for you.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual performance bonus
• Pension
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Tyre purchase scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership

Key Responsibilities

• Gate Management: Efficiently check trucks in and out of NVD sites, verifying documentation and ensuring compliance with site safety protocols.
• Load Lane Coordination: Actively manage and organise load lanes to ensure transporters are positioned correctly for timely departures.
• Driver Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for drivers, providing clear instructions and resolving any immediate logistical hurdles.
• Data Integrity: Maintain accurate digital and manual logs of vehicle movements and load status.
• Safety Oversight: Ensure all site movement adheres to health and safety regulations, maintaining a secure environment for all personnel.

What We’re Looking For

• Detail-Oriented: You notice the small things that keep a site running smoothly.
• Communication Skills: Ability to give clear, concise directions in a busy environment.
• Adaptability: Comfortable thinking on your feet when schedules shift or delays occur.
• Tech Savvy: Basic proficiency with dispatch software or the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience: Prior experience in transport, logistics, or yard management is a significant plus.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.