Logistics Coordinator

Adaptable Recruitment; Knowsley; Presencial; GBP 31.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health cash plan

Enhanced pension scheme

Death in service benefit

25 days annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Adaptable Recruitment is seeking an organised Logistics Coordinator for a fast-paced events logistics team in Liverpool. You will plan and manage transport, travel and accommodation, coordinate external providers and ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.

The role requires knowledge of UK road haulage rules, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to handle budgets and last-minute changes in a busy office environment.

Formación

• Experience in logistics, transport planning or a similar coordination role.
• Knowledge of UK road haulage legislation and transport compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solutions-focused approach and ability to work under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinating transport schedules and vehicle movements.
• Managing driver and fleet schedules, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Arranging accommodation, flights, trains, ferries and other travel requirements.
• Booking and managing external transport providers and couriers.
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Monitoring budgets and negotiating competitive rates with suppliers.
• Raising purchase orders and assisting with logistics administration.
• Responding to last-minute changes and operational challenges.

Conocimientos

Logistics experience

Transport planning

UK road haulage legislation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Budget monitoring

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Logistics Coordinator

Location: Liverpool
Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm

Are you an organised and proactive Logistics Coordinator looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected business within the events sector, supporting the delivery of live music, theatre, comedy, corporate events and large-scale productions across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced and collaborative team where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating transport, travel, staffing and logistical arrangements, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standard.

The Role

As Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning and managing a variety of logistical requirements across multiple projects, including:

• Coordinating transport schedules and vehicle movements.
• Managing driver and fleet schedules, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Arranging accommodation, flights, trains, ferries and other travel requirements.
• Booking and managing external transport providers and couriers.
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure accurate communication and smooth project delivery.
• Monitoring budgets and negotiating competitive rates with suppliers.
• Raising purchase orders and assisting with general logistics administration.
• Responding quickly and effectively to last-minute changes and operational challenges.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Previous experience within logistics, transport planning or a similar coordination role.
• Knowledge of UK road haulage legislation and transport compliance.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A solutions-focused approach and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Confidence working within a busy office environment.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience arranging business travel and accommodation.
• Experience within the events, entertainment, production or live events sector.
• Supplier management and negotiation experience.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £34,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave entitlement linked to length of service.
• Health cash plan.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting projects across the events industry.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you're an experienced logistics professional who enjoys problem-solving, working at pace and being part of a team delivering exceptional projects, we'd love to hear from you.