Logistics Co-ordinator

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

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a permanent, full-time Logistics Co-ordinator & Load Builder to join their team in Newport, Wales. The role involves planning UK road loads, managing urgent delivery requests, and maintaining strong communication with customers. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, excellent customer service, and ideally have some experience in logistics. Full training on SAP will be provided. This position offers a competitive salary of £27,000 – £31,000 per annum, with additional benefits including holiday allowance and a company pension.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Company pension

Company travel discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Wellbeing programme

Voluntary health insurances

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail discounts

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a logistics role is ideal.
• Good IT skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of UK geography and health & safety awareness is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent customer service

Organisational skills

Numeracy skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Logistics Co-ordinator & Load Builder – Spider is advertising on behalf of our client who is seeking a permanent, full-time role to join their team based on‑site in Newport, Wales.

About them:

They are a leading logistics provider working with some of the world’s largest and best‑known brands. Operating across 20+ locations in 13 countries, they deliver efficient and reliable transport solutions by road, rail, and sea. As part of a larger company – one of the largest global logistics companies – they 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, company 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 their 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 include:

• 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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