Logistics Coordinator

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

28 days annual leave including Bank/Hd

West Kent base

Job summary

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd in West Kent is seeking a Transport & Logistics Coordinator for a manufacturing and distribution business. The role focuses on route planning, third‑party hauliers and day‑to‑day logistics operations, with a Monday–Friday day shift and a £35,000 salary negotiable plus a company bonus scheme.

The role involves coordinating daily transport activities, negotiating rates, and working closely with Warehouse, Sales and Operations to improve efficiency and ensure on‑time

Qualifications

• Experience in transport coordination, transport planning or logistics management.
• Strong understanding of route planning, load optimisation and scheduling.
• Experience with external hauliers, pallet networks and transport suppliers.
• Commercial awareness including pricing, rate negotiation and cost control.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach to improving processes and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport operations including route planning, load scheduling, deliveries and collections.
• Organise third-party hauliers, pallet networks and external transport providers.
• Negotiate transport rates, manage pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Plan efficient delivery routes considering customer requirements, vehicle capacity and deadlines.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Sales and Operations to ensure smooth logistics processes.
• Review transport procedures and implement more efficient working practices.
• Monitor transport performance, maintain records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Transport coordination

Route planning

Logistics management

Pricing negotiation

Organisation

Process improvement

Job description

Transport & Logistics Coordinator

Location: West Kent

Salary: £35,000 (Negotiable, dependent on experience) + Company Bonus Scheme

Hours: Monday - Friday

Full-Time | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a successful and established manufacturing and distribution business as a Transport & Logistics Coordinator.

We're looking for an experienced transport and logistics professional who understands the complexities of route planning, transport pricing, third-party hauliers and day-to-day logistics operations.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused position where you'll play a key role in coordinating transport activities, improving efficiencies and ensuring deliveries are completed on time and within budget.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinating daily transport operations, including route planning, load scheduling, deliveries and collections.
• Organising third-party hauliers, pallet networks and external transport providers.
• Negotiating transport rates, managing pricing and identifying opportunities to reduce costs.
• Planning efficient delivery routes while considering customer requirements, vehicle capacity and operational deadlines.
• Working closely with Warehouse, Sales and Operations teams to ensure smooth logistics processes.
• Reviewing existing transport procedures, improving systems and introducing more efficient working practices.
• Monitoring transport performance, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in transport coordination, transport planning, logistics management or a similar operational role.
• Strong understanding of route planning, load optimisation and transport scheduling.
• Experience working with external hauliers, pallet networks and transport suppliers.
• Commercial awareness, including transport pricing, rate negotiation and cost control.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with an interest in improving processes and efficiencies.

The Company

You’ll be joining an established UK manufacturing and distribution business with an excellent reputation, a loyal workforce and a collaborative working environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced transport professional who enjoys the operational and commercial side of logistics, without the requirement to manage a team.

Package

• £35,000 basic salary (Negotiable, dependent on experience)
• Company bonus scheme
• 28 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays, plus Christmas closure
• Monday - Friday, day shift
• Permanent position based in West Kent