Logistics & Fleet Planner - Construction & Utilities

Vortex Companies, Llc; Rotherfield; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional development

Career progression

Modern office

Supportive team

Infrastructures projects

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC in the South of the UK is seeking an organised Transport Coordinator to support our growing projects. You will coordinate vehicles, plant, equipment and personnel to deliver highway and wastewater infrastructure safely, on time and on budget.

You will work closely with operations, drivers and suppliers, maintain transport records, monitor MOTs and compliance, and drive route planning and optimisation to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics, fleet, planning, or coordination role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with transport scheduling systems or fleet management software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within construction, utilities, drainage, or infrastructure sectors (desirable).
• Knowledge of transport compliance requirements (desirable).
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport and logistics requirements for operational projects
• Schedule vehicles, plant, equipment, and personnel to meet project demands
• Monitor vehicle utilisation and support efficient resource allocation
• Maintain transport schedules and communicate changes to operational teams
• Liaise with drivers, suppliers, hire companies, and site teams to ensure timely deliveries and collections
• Maintain accurate transport, vehicle, and fleet records
• Monitor MOTs, servicing, inspections, and compliance documentation
• Support fuel usage tracking and fleet performance reporting
• Ensure transport activities comply with company policies and relevant legislation
• Assist with route planning and optimisation to improve efficiency
• Respond to operational issues and provide logistical solutions
• Prepare transport reports and management information as required
• Support the mobilisation and demobilisation of projects
• Represent Vortex professionally in all transport and logistics communications

Skills

Transport coordination

Logistics planning

Fleet management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Construction/infra knowledge

Transport compliance knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Fleet management software

Job description

Vortex Companies, LLC in the South of the UK is seeking an organised Transport Coordinator to support our growing projects. You will coordinate vehicles, plant, equipment and personnel to deliver highway and wastewater infrastructure safely, on time and on budget.

You will work closely with operations, drivers and suppliers, maintain transport records, monitor MOTs and compliance, and drive route planning and optimisation to improve efficiency.