Logistics Coordinator

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Hessle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to ensure efficient transport operations across Europe. The ideal candidate will have experience in logistics, strong communication, and organizational skills. Join a collaborative team with a supportive environment and benefit from professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Half price gym membership

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport or logistics operations role.
• Knowledge of customs legislation and documentation.
• Strong planning, organisational, and administrative abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising across departments.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.
• Ability to learn new IT systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all deliveries and collections are managed efficiently.
• Maintain communication with internal departments and external partners.
• Address operational issues and log updates promptly.
• Input and update booking details accurately.
• Monitor transits and report delays or non-shipments.
• Schedule transport requirements in advance.
• Work closely with Customer Services on schedule changes.
• Support trial loads and specialist shipments.
• Monitor volume fluctuations and plan accordingly.
• Oversee customs communication for compliance.
• Maintain on-time delivery targets and monitor stock levels.
• Complete administrative tasks for previous day's operations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Skills

Transport or logistics operations experience

Knowledge of customs legislation

Planning and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literate

Job description

Overview

We're working with a leading name in global logistics who are expanding their operations team in Hull. They're now seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support the smooth, efficient running of day-to-day transport operations across Europe.

Responsibilities

• As a Logistics Coordinator, you'll play a vital part in ensuring all deliveries and collections are managed efficiently and accurately. You'll be the link between customers, suppliers, and internal teams, helping maintain service excellence and operational control.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication across internal departments and external partners to meet delivery and loading times
• Proactively address operational issues, ensuring all updates are logged and communicated promptly
• Input and update booking details accurately in the internal system
• Monitor all transits and report any delays, anomalies, or non shipments for appropriate action
• Reserve space and schedule transport requirements in advance with suppliers to maximise efficiency
• Work closely with Customer Services to keep them fully informed and propose solutions where schedules change
• Support trial loads and specialist shipments, coordinating with relevant teams
• Monitor volume fluctuations and plan accordingly
• Oversee customs communication and ensure compliance with procedures
• Maintain on time delivery (OTD) targets and monitor empty stock levels to avoid storage costs
• Complete all administrative tasks for the previous day's operations by midday
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency on high cost routes or storage locations
• Uphold safe working practices and promote environmental and ethical standards across operations

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a transport or logistics operations role (continental or international preferred)
• Knowledge of customs legislation and documentation
• Strong planning, organisational and administrative abilities
• Excellent communication skills - confident liaising across departments and with external partners
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards
• IT literate, with the ability to learn new systems quickly (experience using transport management systems is advantageous)

Why Apply?

• Join a respected global logistics business with a strong reputation for quality and reliability
• Be part of a supportive operations team where your ideas and input are valued
• Fantastic benefits package including half price gym membership
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training