Transport and Logistics Coordinator

AWD online; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing freight forwarding operation is looking for a Transport and Logistics Coordinator to manage intricate logistics operations. The role demands a rapid response to aircraft-on-ground situations and mandates extensive coordination of shipments across air, sea, and road services. Candidates should possess a strong interest in logistics and demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills. This position also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave, a performance-related bonus, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Private medical care after probation

Overtime opportunities

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Strong interest in logistics, freight forwarding, and import/export operations.
• Experience in logistics, freight, or transport coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a time-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage worldwide import and export movements across multimodal shipments.
• React quickly to urgent aircraft-on-ground situations.
• Arrange flights and haulage with carriers and agents.
• Prepare and submit customs entries.
• Complete AWBs and delivery paperwork.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers for service excellence.
• Assist with hazardous goods documentation.
• Maintain accurate shipment records.
• Support senior team members in logistics operations.
• Provide high-level customer service and support 24/7 aviation logistics.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Logistics systems

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

A Transport and Logistics Coordinator role within a growing freight forwarding operation specialising in time‑critical aviation logistics. The position is heavily AOG‑driven, requiring rapid response to aircraft‑on‑ground situations and management of end‑to‑end multimodal shipments across air, sea, road and courier services.

Key responsibilities include travelling coordination, customs processing, documentation management and customer liaison in a 24/7 operational environment.

DUTIES

• Multimodal Shipment Coordination – managing worldwide import and export movements across air, sea, road and courier services
• AOG Response Handling – reacting quickly to urgent aircraft‑on‑ground situations to minimise downtime
• Transport Booking – arranging flights, haulage and courier services with carriers and overseas agents
• Customs Processing – preparing and submitting UK import and export customs entries
• Documentation Management – completing AWBs, bills of lading and delivery paperwork
• Customer Liaison – communicating with customers, suppliers and partners to ensure service excellence
• Hazardous Goods Support – assisting with dangerous goods documentation where required
• System Updates – maintaining accurate shipment records within internal systems
• Operational Support – assisting senior team members with daily logistics operations
• Customer Service – providing a high level of customer service and supporting 24/7 aviation logistics through an on‑call rota, ensuring rapid response to AOG situations

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• A strong interest in logistics, freight forwarding and import/export operations
• Previous experience in a logistics, freight or transport coordination environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a time‑critical setting
• High attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and logistics systems
• A proactive, reliable and team‑focused approach

BENEFITS

• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Performance‑related bonus
• Additional payments for weekday/weekend cover
• Pension scheme
• Private medical care following probation
• Overtime opportunities once fully trained
• Long‑term career development opportunities

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team for review. CVs that meet the requirements will be forwarded to the client for consideration. By submitting your application you consent to the submission of your details to the client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO‑P14321