Trainee Transport & Logistics Coordinator — Fast-Track Freight

AWD online; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical care after probation

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Trainee Transport and Logistics Coordinator near Heathrow to start a career in logistics, transport and courier operations. You will receive structured training across imports, exports and domestic transport coordination, learning to arrange door-to-door shipments and support time‑critical freight movements.

In this trainee role you will liaise with customers, suppliers and international agents, assist with customs processes and help ensure collections and deliveries run

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in developing a career in logistics, transport or courier operations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail with a willingness to learn new systems and procedures.
• Proactive, positive approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Learning Logistics Operations: Gain practical experience coordinating door-to-door shipments across UK and international transport, imports and exports.
• Customer and Supplier Liaison: Communicate with customers, suppliers, carriers and logistics partners to coordinate shipments and help resolve delivery queries.
• Transport Coordination: Organise UK collections and deliveries, helping ensure freight reaches its destination in line with agreed schedules.
• Customs Administration: Support the preparation and processing of documentation for import and export customs clearances.
• Shipment Documentation: Maintain accurate shipment, collection and delivery records using internal systems.
• Hazardous Cargo Support: Assist with documentation and the safe transportation of hazardous goods.
• Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate shipment and delivery records using internal systems.
• Operational Team Support: Work closely with experienced colleagues and provide day‑to‑day support across the logistics operation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Proactive teamwork

Job description

AWD online is seeking a Trainee Transport and Logistics Coordinator near Heathrow to start a career in logistics, transport and courier operations. You will receive structured training across imports, exports and domestic transport coordination, learning to arrange door-to-door shipments and support time‑critical freight movements.

In this trainee role you will liaise with customers, suppliers and international agents, assist with customs processes and help ensure collections and deliveries run