Logistics Coordinator

Streamline Search; 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 live construction projects. Candidates should have 2 to 5 years of experience in logistics or fleet management, with strong organizational skills and knowledge of transport regulations. This full-time, office-based role offers a salary between £30,000 and £38,000 per annum. Responsibilities include ensuring timely deliveries, compliance with regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Benefits

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years' experience in transport coordination, logistics, or fleet management.
• Strong familiarity with construction site operations and delivery sequencing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily transport requirements.
• Act as the central point for daily transport planning and delivery coordination.
• Ensure compliance with road regulations and maintain transport records.

Skills

Transport planning

Routing

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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).
• £30,000 to £38,000 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.