Logistics Coordinator

Psixty; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist logistics provider is seeking a Logistics Coordinator in Basingstoke. The role involves planning and executing both domestic and international transport operations while ensuring compliance and safety. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of two years' experience, a full UK driving license, and the ability to obtain UK Security Clearance. The position demands strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively amid high-pressure situations. An excellent opportunity for those interested in a dynamic logistics career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in transport operations or logistics coordination.
• Full clean UK driving license is essential.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance is necessary.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages like French or German are advantageous.
• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate domestic and international road transport operations.
• Prepare transport documentation and compliance paperwork.
• Act as point of contact for customers and subcontractors.
• Monitor and manage operational performance using TMS.
• Assist with route planning and scheduling.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Transport operations

Logistics coordination

Team collaboration

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Tools

Transport Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Logistics Management Systems

Job description

Our client is a specialist UK logistics provider with over 30 years' experience delivering high‑consequence cargo including government, defence, nuclear, medical, and high‑value shipments by road, air and sea, supported by accredited secure warehousing and screening services. As a Regulated Agent and member of IATA, BIFA, FTA and FIATA, they deliver excellence through integrity, adaptability, strategic focus and strict compliance.

Continued growth has created a new opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator. This position is suited to an individual with prior logistics or transport planning experience who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑security, and compliance‑driven environment. The role will focus on the coordination and execution of specialist and time‑critical transport operations, ensuring safety, security and service excellence are maintained throughout.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the daily planning and execution of domestic and international road transport operations.
• Prepare, validate, and issue transport documentation, permits, compliance paperwork, and method of movement plans.
• Act as the key point of contact between customers, drivers, subcontractors, and security partners to ensure seamless operational delivery.
• Use the company's Transport Management System (TMS) to create, monitor, and close jobs, ensuring accuracy in job costing, invoicing, and performance reporting.
• Provide real‑time operational oversight, responding promptly to delays, incidents, or last‑minute changes to ensure service recovery and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with route planning, vehicle allocation, and scheduling in accordance with driver hours, load restrictions, and customer deadlines.
• Support the commercial function by preparing quotations, monitoring profitability, and identifying efficiencies in routing and resource allocation.
• Ensure full regulatory and security compliance across all operations (including ADR, DGSA, and MOD movement protocols).
• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of precision, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Compliance and Fleet teams to support audits, vehicle checks, and permit renewals.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Prior experience in transport operations, logistics coordination, or planning (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Full clean UK driving licence (essential).
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (essential).
• English language proficiency (essential); additional foreign language skills (advantageous, particularly French or German).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Solid understanding of UK and European road transport operations, regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with proven attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and maintaining professionalism under pressure.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office and Transport/Logistics Management Systems (e.g., Mandata, Business Central).
• Commercially aware with the ability to analyse costs, margins, and performance data.
• Problem solver who demonstrates initiative, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A team player who promotes collaboration while being confident to work independently and make decisions.