Logistics Co-ordinator

Spider Web Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics provider in Newport, Wales is seeking a permanent full-time Logistics Co-ordinator & Load Builder. The role requires planning and managing UK road loads, ensuring timely and efficient deliveries. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, organisational abilities, and preferably have some logistics experience. Familiarity with SAP is a plus, but training will be provided. A competitive salary of £27,000 - £31,000 per annum is offered along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Holiday allowance

Company pension

Travel discounts

Wellbeing programme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics role preferred.
• Knowledge of UK geography beneficial.
• Health and safety awareness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan loads for UK road movements ensuring timely delivery.
• Manage urgent delivery requests and resolve planning issues.
• Provide accurate load information to customer services.
• Maximise payloads through optimal load building.
• Maintain communication with customers and suppliers.
• Prepare and manage documentation for customer returns.
• Ensure system data is accurate and updated.
• Deputise for the Team Leader when necessary.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service

Organisational skills

IT skills

Numeracy skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Logistics Co-ordinator & Load Builder - Multimodal Solutions, part of DP World, is seeking a permanent, full-time Logistics Co-ordinator & Load Builder to join our team based on-site in Newport, Wales.

About us

Multimodal Solutions (formerly P&O Ferrymasters) is a leading logistics provider working with some of the world's largest and best-known brands. Operating across 20+ locations in 13 countries, we deliver efficient and reliable transport solutions by road, rail, and sea. As part of DP World - one of the largest global logistics companies - we play a key role in enabling international trade in the 21st century and beyond.

Company benefits include

• Competitive Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Additional: Holiday allowance, company pension, P&O Ferries travel discounts, Employee Assistance Scheme and wellbeing programme, access to a comprehensive benefits platform (including voluntary health insurances, cycle-to-work scheme, and retail discounts), and opportunities for professional and personal training and development.

About the role

As a Logistics Co-ordinator & Load Builder, you will play an essential role in supporting our key customer, Tata Steel. Working on-site, you will be responsible for creating and planning UK road loads within their SAP system, ensuring all delivery plans are met, loads are optimised, and urgent requests are handled efficiently. Working hours for this role are 40 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan loads for all UK road movements, ensuring timely delivery to multiple destinations
• Manage urgent delivery requests and resolve any planning issues promptly
• Provide detailed and accurate load information to customer services
• Maximise payloads through optimal load building and identifying multi-drop opportunities
• Maintain strong communication with customers and suppliers to ensure smooth operations
• Prepare and manage documentation for efficient customer returns
• Ensure system data is accurate, complete, and updated as required
• Deputise for the Despatch Planning and Road Scheduling Team Leader when necessary

About you

As a Logistics Co-ordinator & Load Builder, you will be organised, proactive, and confident in managing your own workload. Strong communication skills and excellent customer service are essential. Ideally, you will have previous experience in a logistics role, along with good IT and numeracy skills. Experience with SAP is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided. Knowledge of UK geography and health and safety awareness would also be beneficial.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Logistics Co-ordinator & Load Builder position and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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