Logistics Coordinator

Pertemps Bond; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Solihull is seeking a highly organised Logistics Coordinator to support our operations team. You will plan and coordinate deliveries and collections, liaise with drivers and site managers, and keep customers updated on schedules.

This role requires strong communication, excellent organisational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. You will help maintain vehicle records and ensure operational activities run smoothly.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Logistics coordination

Delivery coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

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.