Operations Co-ordinator

Westin Par; Sandridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Sandridge is seeking an Operations Co-ordinator to manage UK and European freight operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, and previous experience in logistics or customs administration is desirable. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 p.a., 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, and a contributory pension. Hours are Monday to Friday with occasional Saturday mornings.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Contributory pension

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in freight, logistics or customs administration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates UK and European cargo movements across groupage and full trailer loads.
• Delivers clear, accurate communication to customers, suppliers and drivers.
• Provides high-level customer service in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Plans efficient driver routes and monitors compliance with duty and driving hours.
• Processes orders through an in-house system with strong attention to detail.
• Prepares customs documentation for UK–EU freight.
• Builds strong client relationships and produces transport quotes.
• Allocates vehicles, drivers and trailers to meet daily demand.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly organised, energetic and enthusiastic

Confident negotiating with customers and suppliers

Job description

Operations Co-ordinator

£35,000 p.a. + doe

St Albans area

Permanent Full Time – Mon – Fri with occasional Saturday Morning

We are recruiting an Operations Co-ordinator for a fast-paced logistics business specialising in UK and European freight. Ideal for someone confident managing transport movements, coordinating drivers and delivering standout customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates UK and European cargo movements across groupage and full trailer loads.
• Delivers clear, accurate communication to customers, suppliers and drivers.
• Provides high-level customer service in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Plans efficient driver routes and monitors compliance with duty and driving hours.
• Processes orders through an in-house system with strong attention to detail.
• Prepares customs documentation for UK–EU freight.
• Builds strong client relationships and produces transport quotes.
• Allocates vehicles, drivers and trailers to meet daily demand.

Skills & Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, professional and commercially aware.
• Confident negotiating with customers and suppliers.
• Highly organised, energetic and enthusiastic.
• Previous experience in freight, logistics or customs administration is desirable.

Benefits & Hours

Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:30 with one weekly 16:30 finish

One Saturday morning every four weeks

• 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory pension

Modern office environment

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency.

Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.