Logistics Coordinator

Streamline Search; Oldham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% annual performance bonus

Christmas bonus

Private medical insurance after 12 mth

Company pension

Job summary

Streamline Search in Manchester is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to manage day-to-day transport operations, plan routes, and coordinate collections. You will liaise with production, customers, drivers and third-party hauliers to ensure timely deliveries and fleet compliance.

The role requires strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with solid IT knowledge (Excel, Sage). The position is Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm, offering £30,000 per annum plus bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transport planning or transport administration.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication across production, customers, drivers and hauliers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily transport routes and coordinate collections.
• Liaise with production, customers, drivers and third-party hauliers to ensure deliveries run efficiently.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules, servicing, MOTs and inspections to maintain fleet compliance.
• Manage driver records, drivers' hours, tachograph infringements and transport administration.
• Ensure transport operations comply with current transport legislation and company procedures.
• Prepare and maintain transport documentation and accurate operational records.
• Organise product transfers between company sites.
• Monitor customer KPIs and produce regular operational reports.
• Resolve transport and logistics issues quickly to minimise disruption.

Skills

Logistics planning

Transport administration

Fleet maintenance coordination

Excel

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Job description

Logistics Coordinator - Manchester - Full Time

Our client is a well-established industrial packaging manufacturer, specialising in bespoke packaging solutions for customers across a wide range of industries.

On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit an experienced Logistics Coordinator to manage the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring deliveries are planned efficiently, vehicles remain compliant, and customer expectations are consistently met. This is a varied and hands-on role requiring excellent organisational skills, transport planning experience, and a strong understanding of fleet administration and transport compliance.

Package

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm (early finish on Fridays when workload allows)
• £30,000 per annum
• 5% annual performance bonus
• Christmas bonus
• Private medical insurance after 12 months
• Company pension

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily transport routes and coordinate collections.
• Liaise with production, customers, drivers and third-party hauliers to ensure deliveries run efficiently.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules, servicing, MOTs and inspections to maintain fleet compliance.
• Manage driver records, drivers' hours, tachograph infringements and transport administration.
• Ensure transport operations comply with current transport legislation and company procedures.
• Prepare and maintain transport documentation and accurate operational records.
• Organise product transfers between company sites.
• Monitor customer KPIs and produce regular operational reports.
• Resolve transport and logistics issues quickly to minimise disruption.
• Support the accounts department with month-end administration when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience within logistics, transport planning or transport administration.
• Good understanding of transport compliance, drivers' hours regulations and tachograph infringements.
• Experience coordinating fleet maintenance and vehicle administration.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across production, customers, drivers and third-party hauliers.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills (Sage experience desirable).
• Ability to work independently in a busy, fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.