Transport and Logistics Coordinator / Administrator

Brightwork Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport and Logistics Coordinator / Administrator in Edinburgh to manage companywide logistics and transport functions. The candidate will ensure compliance with all regulations, oversee supplier relationships, and implement transport policies for efficiency. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel and logistics planning software are essential. This role offers the chance to work within a professional and collaborative team environment, contributing significantly to operational success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing transport and logistics.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks.
• Experience in customer communication and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage companywide transport and logistics control.
• Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement transport policies for efficiency.
• Coordinate routes and schedules for productivity.
• Communicate with customers to resolve issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Industry material planning software

Job description

Transport and Logistics Coordinator / Administrator

Posted on December 10th, 2025

Edinburgh

Type of Job: Permanent

The client

This is a first-class opportunity for an experienced Transport and Logistics professional with an exciting and innovative organisation producing bespoke spirits for the UK and European markets.

The role – Transport and Logistics Coordinator / Administrator

You will have a varied role and will be responsible for the effective management of companywide Transport and Logistics management and control.

Your duties and responsibilities will include

• Ensuring all Transport and Logistics meet company, client and industry / regulatory requirements
• Ensuring all Transport and Logistics meet company targets in relation to quality, cost and delivery
• Transport and Logistics supplier sourcing, selection and on-going relationship management
• Develop and implement transport policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with all internal and external stakeholder groups to optimise routes and schedules for maximum productivity.
• Place and manage all daily orders
• Communicate effectively with customers to address inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure satisfaction.
• Utilise IT systems to track shipments, manage inventory levels, and analyse data for continuous improvement.

A highly professional, reliable and experienced Transport and Logistics Coordinator / Administrator, you will be able to demonstrate proven experience managing all elements of companywide transport and logistics. You will have first class communication skills and be well versed in managing multiple simultaneous tasks to ensure all incoming and outgoing materials and products meet company and client production requirements. Previous experience utilising a variety of Excel and industry material planning software essential. You will have a strong work ethic and attention to detail and will be well versed working within a small team to achieve company production requirements.

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of a recruitment agency for permanent work and a recruitment business for temporary work.