Senior Logistics Coordinator

Pertemps Stoke on Trent; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics firm in the UK seeks a Senior Logistics Coordinator to manage day-to-day logistics operations. This role includes ensuring compliant and cost-effective delivery performance, overseeing warehouse activities, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in logistics leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to resolve delivery issues effectively. The position offers a salary of £32,000 per annum, a performance-related bonus, and various benefits including healthcare and holidays.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Training and development opportunities

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee healthcare plan (opt-in)

Life assurance (1 x salary)

Annual pay review and reward schemes

Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics and transport operations to ensure on-time, compliant deliveries.
• Plan and coordinate transport, routing and carrier allocation.
• Oversee warehouse activities including picking, packing and loading.
• Manage carrier performance, KPIs and supplier relationships.
• Resolve delivery issues and maintain logistics documentation.

Skills

Proven experience in a logistics or transport leadership role

Knowledge of HGV operations, delivery planning and carrier management

Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills

Customer-focused with excellent attention to detail

Confident using Microsoft Office and stock control systems

Job description

Senior Logistics Coordinator

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Logistics Coordinator to join a growing business based in Stoke-on-Trent. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day logistics operation, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective and customer-focused delivery performance while supporting continuous improvement and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics and transport operations to ensure on-time, compliant deliveries
• Plan and coordinate transport, routing and carrier allocation
• Oversee warehouse activities including picking, packing and loading
• Manage carrier performance, KPIs and supplier relationships
• Resolve delivery issues and maintain logistics documentation
• Support customer order fulfilment and service levels
• Champion health & safety and fleet compliance
• Lead, coach and develop the logistics team
• Monitor performance metrics such as OTIF, costs and damages
• Support systems and process improvements, including import/export where applicable

Skills required

• Proven experience in a logistics or transport leadership role
• Knowledge of HGV operations, delivery planning and carrier management
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused with excellent attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Office and stock control systems

Details of this Senior Logistics Coordinator role

• Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• Salary: £32,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Employee healthcare plan (opt-in)
• Life assurance (1 x salary)
• Annual pay review and reward schemes