Fleet Coordinator

Confidential; Manchester, Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime enhancement

Bonus scheme

Free on-site parking

Annual leave accrual

Job summary

Confidential in Appleton, Warrington is seeking a Fleet Coordinator to manage breakdowns, repairs and maintenance, coordinate with suppliers, and support drivers and the operations team. You will keep records updated and monitor service levels in a busy fleet environment.

The role is 40 hours per week on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, 6pm to 6am, paying £15.52 per hour. Temporary assignment through year-end with potential extension and overtime bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service, administration, logistics, transport, fleet or a similar operational environment.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with drivers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Competence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating vehicle breakdowns, repairs and routine maintenance with external suppliers.
• Responding to driver calls and resolving fleet-related queries promptly.
• Assessing reported vehicle defects and deciding on the appropriate next steps.
• Taking ownership of fleet incidents, liaising with accident management providers and internal teams through to resolution.
• Keeping operations teams updated on repair progress and estimated completion times.
• Maintaining accurate records of breakdowns, vehicle defects, purchase orders and maintenance.
• Updating the internal fleet management system and ensuring records meet company procedures and legislative requirements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring agreed service levels are met.
• Supporting the wider Fleet Administration team, including providing holiday cover.
• Keeping up to date with operational changes and internal processes.

Skills

Customer service

Administration

Logistics

Transport operations

Fleet coordination

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Fleet management systems

Purchase orders

Job description

Enjoy solving problems and keeping things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment?

We're recruiting for a Fleet Coordinator to join a leading logistics business based in Appleton, Warrington. If you have experience in customer service, logistics, transport or administration and enjoy taking ownership of problems, this could be a great opportunity to put your skills to good use.

Paying 15.52 per hour, this is a full-time temporary assignment working 40 hours per week on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, from 6pm to 6am. The assignment is expected to run until the end of the year, with potential for longer-term opportunities. You'll play an important role in keeping a large HGV fleet moving, coordinating breakdowns, repairs and maintenance while supporting drivers and the wider operations team.

What will you be doing as a Fleet Coordinator?

• Coordinating vehicle breakdowns, repairs and routine maintenance with external suppliers.
• Responding to driver calls and resolving fleet-related queries promptly.
• Assessing reported vehicle defects and deciding on the appropriate next steps.
• Taking ownership of fleet incidents, liaising with accident management providers and internal teams through to resolution.
• Keeping operations teams updated on repair progress and estimated completion times.
• Maintaining accurate records of breakdowns, vehicle defects, purchase orders and maintenance.
• Updating the internal fleet management system and ensuring records meet company procedures and legislative requirements.
• Monitoring supplier performance and ensuring agreed service levels are met.
• Supporting the wider Fleet Administration team, including providing holiday cover.
• Keeping up to date with operational changes and internal processes.

What's in it for you?

• 15.52 per hour for your skills and experience.
• Weekly pay to help you manage your finances.
• Full-time hours of 40 per week.
• A 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, working 6am-6pm.
• Temporary assignment until the end of the year, with potential for longer-term opportunities.
• Enhanced overtime rates for additional earning potential.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Paid annual leave, accrued throughout your assignment.
• The opportunity to join a leading logistics business and work alongside a supportive team.
• Valuable experience within a busy fleet, transport and logistics operation.

Why would you join this company?

• You’ll be joining an established logistics business where fleet coordination plays a vital role in keeping daily operations running smoothly. Working closely with HGV drivers, external suppliers and internal teams, you’ll help resolve issues efficiently and minimise disruption to the wider operation.
• This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands‑on coordination role, likes solving problems and wants to develop their experience within fleet or transport operations. You’ll be trusted to take ownership of incidents, build relationships and make sure issues are followed through to resolution.

What we're looking for

What's essential:

• Previous experience in customer service, administration, logistics, transport, fleet or a similar operational environment.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with drivers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Good attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping skills.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Competence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.

What's helpful but not essential:

• Previous experience as a Fleet Coordinator, Fleet Administrator, Transport Administrator, Logistics Coordinator, Transport Planner, Customer Service Advisor or Helpdesk Advisor.
• Experience coordinating vehicle repairs, breakdowns, maintenance or accident management.
• Familiarity with fleet management systems and purchase order processes.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, which is highly desirable due to the location and limited public transport links.

The Essentials

• Pay: 15.52 per hour.
• Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off, working 6am-6pm.
• Location: Appleton, Warrington.
• Job type: Temporary, expected to run until the end of the year, with potential for longer‑term opportunities.
• Benefits: Weekly pay, enhanced overtime rates, performance‑related bonus scheme, free on‑site parking and accrued annual leave.
• Transport: Access to your own transport is highly desirable.

To Apply

If you're an organised problem-solver who enjoys customer service, coordinating tasks and keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you! Whether your background is in fleet, transport, logistics, customer service or administration, this could be your next opportunity to build your experience in a busy operational environment.