Route Planning & Logistics Coordinator

Centre People Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre People Appointments is seeking an Operations Coordinator to join our Surrey, UK team. The role focuses on planning and optimising daily delivery routes, coordinating transport operations, and supporting broader operational activities to ensure efficient and compliant delivery processes.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of UK transport route planning experience, a solid understanding of UK geography and road networks, and strong communication and organisational skills to manage

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transport route planning experience in the UK.
• Good knowledge of UK geography and road networks.
• Understanding of HGV/van operations and relevant legislation is beneficial.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise daily delivery routes for a fleet of approximately 20 vehicles delivering 200+ orders per day.
• Analyse destinations, vehicle capacity, driver hours, and customer requirements to improve route efficiency.
• Communicate delivery routes and special instructions to drivers.
• Arrange alternative delivery solutions through third-party transport partners when required.
• Support compliance activities, driver debriefs, customer queries, and delivery discrepancy resolution.
• Maintain accurate operational records and documentation in line with company procedures and audit requirements.
• Coordinate with production team and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operational planning.
• Provide general operational and administrative support as required.

Skills

Route planning

3PL management

UK geography knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Centre People Appointments is seeking an Operations Coordinator to join our Surrey, UK team. The role focuses on planning and optimising daily delivery routes, coordinating transport operations, and supporting broader operational activities to ensure efficient and compliant delivery processes.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of UK transport route planning experience, a solid understanding of UK geography and road networks, and strong communication and organisational skills to manage