Logistics Coordinator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps in Solihull is seeking a highly organized Logistics Coordinator for a temporary role. The position pays £12.85 per hour for a 37.5-hour week, based in Solihull.

You will manage daily delivery and collection schedules, liaising closely with site managers to confirm dates. You will be the primary contact, updating customers, drivers and site teams and resolving queries promptly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in logistics coordination or related role.
• Strong communication and telephone skills with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem solving with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate deliveries and collections according to operational needs.
• Liaise with site managers to confirm delivery/collection dates.
• Serve as central contact for customers, drivers and site teams; provide updates.
• Assist with fleet administration and maintain records.
• Track schedules and address delays to maintain service levels.
• Keep internal systems and records up to date.

Skills

Communication

Telephone skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Logistics Coordinator role, based in Solihull and offered through Pertemps, is a temporary position paying £12.85 per hour for 37.5 hours weekly. You will manage daily delivery and collection schedules, liaising closely with site managers to confirm dates. Acting as the primary contact, you will update customers, drivers, and site teams, resolving queries promptly. Supporting administrative tasks, this position demands strong organisational abilities and clear communication. The working pattern is full-time, and prior coordination experience is beneficial.

Logistics Coordinator Location: Solihull Salary:£12.85 Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Logistics Coordinator to support our operations team. The successful candidate will play an important role in managing deliveries and collections, coordinating schedules, and maintaining effective communication with customers, drivers, site managers, and other key contacts.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate deliveries and collections in line with operational requirements.
• Work closely with site managers to agree delivery and collection dates, ensuring all necessary arrangements are confirmed.
• Serve as a central point of contact for customers, drivers, and site teams, providing timely updates and responding to queries.
• Support the administration of the company fleet, ensuring vehicles are used efficiently and relevant records are kept up to date.
• Track logistics schedules and proactively deal with any problems or delays that could affect service levels.
• Ensure internal systems and records are accurately maintained and updated when required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within logistics, transport, fleet management, administration, or a coordination-based position.
• Strong communication and telephone skills, with the ability to deal confidently and professionally with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and remain effective in a busy, fast-moving working environment.
• Good computer literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive and practical approach to resolving issues, combined with strong attention to detail.

The Opportunity

This role would suit someone who is organised, customer-focused, and enjoys working in a role where effective coordination and communication are essential. You will have the opportunity to build strong working relationships while helping ensure that day-to-day logistics and operational activities are delivered efficiently and smoothly.