Logistics Coordinator

Streamline Search Ltd; Retford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established UK manufacturing business is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to oversee transport planning and delivery operations across construction projects. Responsibilities include coordinating daily transport needs, working collaboratively with various teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates should have 2-5 years' experience in logistics, strong organizational skills, and the ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, office-based position offering a salary of £30,000 to £38,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years' experience in transport coordination or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of transport planning, routing and scheduling.
• Familiarity with construction site operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate transport requirements for construction projects.
• Act as central point-of-control for transport planning.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to sites.

Skills

Transport planning and coordination

Organizational skills

Time management

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Logistics Coordinator

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturing business operating within the construction sector, employing approximately 160 people across two sites and three offices.

They are now seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support daily transport planning and delivery operations across live construction projects nationwide.

What’s in it for you?

• Full-time, permanent office-based role with working hours Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, and Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (no remote or hybrid working).
• GBP30,000 to GBP38,000 per annum (DOE).
• 20 days holiday + BH.
• Pension.

Responsibilities

Transport Planning and Coordination:

• Plan, schedule and coordinate daily transport requirements to support factory output and live construction projects.
• Act as the central point-of-control for daily transport planning and delivery coordination.
• Ensure precast products, materials and equipment are delivered safely, efficiently and on time to construction sites nationwide.

Stakeholder and Team Collaboration:

• Work within the wider logistics function, with day-to-day support from a Logistics Coordinator based at the Brandon site.
• Report directly to the Head of Logistics, who works across both sites.
• Liaise with external hauliers, drivers, customers, site managers, project teams and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery operations.
• Work closely with Operations, Planning, Contracts and Sales to align transport activity with project programmes.

Problem Solving and Issue Resolution:

• Manage and resolve transport issues including delays, breakdowns, route restrictions, site access constraints and last-minute changes.
• Coordinate abnormal and oversized loads, including route planning, permits and compliance with road and site regulations.

Compliance, Reporting and Cost Control:

• Ensure compliance with road regulations, permits, load restrictions and company transport procedures.
• Maintain accurate transport records and documentation in line with regulatory requirements.
• Supply weekly transport and delivery performance reports.
• Chase, track and maintain accurate Proof of Delivery documentation.
• Monitor transport costs and support basic cost control and budget management activities.

Continuous Improvement:

• Work proactively with internal teams to improve delivery planning, reduce inefficiencies and minimise disruption to customer sites.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across transport and logistics operations.

Requirements

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years' experience in transport coordination, logistics or fleet management, ideally within construction or manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating multiple daily deliveries across live construction projects.
• Strong familiarity with construction site operations, delivery sequencing and site access constraints.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of transport planning, routing and scheduling.
• Good understanding of permits, road regulations and load restrictions, including abnormal and oversized loads.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Strong communication skills, able to deal effectively with site teams, hauliers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Proven problem solving ability in a fast-paced, time critical environment.
• Cost aware, with experience supporting basic transport cost control.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping and reporting.