Peak-Season Transport Lead for Parcel Centre

Pertemps Bond; Livingston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking a seasoned Transport Coordinator to lead peak-period transport and despatch operations at a busy parcel sort centre in Livingston. You will manage Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams to deliver safe, on-time performance and efficient vehicle utilisation.

The role requires decision-making under pressure, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to resolving issues during high-volume periods.

Qualifications

• Experienced transport or logistics professional with operational leadership experience.
• Experience managing transport, logistics, distribution or despatch operations.
• Strong leadership of multiple teams and coordination of planners and staff.
• Solid understanding of transport operations, vehicle utilisation and network flows.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the transport and despatch operation on your shift.
• Lead and coordinate Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams.
• Ensure the daily operational work plan and service commitments are achieved.
• Oversee transport movements, despatch bays and vehicle departures.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and ensure vehicles leave at optimum capacity.
• Monitor operational performance, KPIs and service levels.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly.
• Manage contractor driver attendance and elevate no-shows.
• Ensure strict adherence to planned departure times and operational procedures.
• Ensure safe, compliant and legal operations across the shift.
• Manage operational risks, service failures and contingency plans.
• Ensure the Parcel Sort Centre is clear of all due parcels at the end of the shift.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors and senior stakeholders.
• Provide clear direction and maintain accountability across the shift.

Skills

Transport management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Decision making

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps Bond is seeking a seasoned Transport Coordinator to lead peak-period transport and despatch operations at a busy parcel sort centre in Livingston. You will manage Transport Planners, Site Managers and operational teams to deliver safe, on-time performance and efficient vehicle utilisation.

The role requires decision-making under pressure, stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to resolving issues during high-volume periods.