Dispatch / Transport Coordinator Manual Handling

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing equipment hire company in Aylesbury is seeking a Dispatch / Transport Coordinator. The role involves a mix of hands-on work in the yard and office-based planning. You will be responsible for loading and unloading plant equipment and coordinating transport routes. The position offers a competitive salary plus overtime, bonuses, and holiday. Ideal candidates will have experience in dispatch coordination and be looking for a varied and rewarding role.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

5% Bonus

32 Days Holiday

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience as Dispatch / Transport Coordinator or in a similar role required.
• Looking for a mix of office and hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Split time between yard operations and office dispatch planning.
• Load and unload equipment in the yard.
• Coordinate transport routes and manage dispatch paperwork.

Skills

Dispatch / Transport Coordination

Manual Handling

Planning Transport Routes

Job description

Dispatch / Transport Coordinator (Manual Handling) £35,000 - £40,000 + Overtime OTE 54k + 5% Bonus + 32 Days Holiday + Private Healthcare Aylesbury

Are you a Dispatch/Transport Coordinator looking for a role split between in the office and working hands‑on in the yard, for a continuously growing and progressive company offering a varied and exciting role where every day is different?

On offer is a great opportunity to join a nationally recognised business offering a stable and secure role with plenty of overtime to increase your earnings and an excellent benefits package.

In this role you will spend half your time getting hands‑on in the yard, loading and unloading plant equipment. You will then spend the other half handling dispatch paperwork and transport planning, investigating issues and ensuring everything is moving smoothly in the office.

Founded 30 years ago, this equipment hire company boast a turnover of £30 million and prides themselves on promoting from within wherever possible. As the nation's leading provider, they look to continue their growth for years to come through supplying new equipment and moving into new industries.

This role would suit someone looking for a mix between working hands‑on in a busy yard, along with some office work to organise routes and plan transport, for a large company offering a wealth of benefits.

The Role

• Split between working in the yard (50%) and in the office (50%)
• Hands-on in the yard loading and unloading plant and equipment
• Coordinating workshop staff, planning transport routes in the office
• Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Overtime available, 1.5x on weekends, roughly 15 hours a week

The Person

• Dispatch / Transport Coordinator or similar
• Looking for a role split 50/50 between office based and hands‑on

Engineer, Engineering, Dispatch, Coordinator, Transport, Admin, Administrator, Operative, Planner, Planning, Yard, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Industrial, Workshop, Oxford, High Wycombe

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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