Transport Co Ordinator

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions; Battle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Modern office environment

Training & development

Career progression

Team environment

Major wastewater projects in the South

Job summary

Vortex Companies - Trenchless Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a proactive Transport Coordinator to support operations across the South of the UK. You will coordinate vehicles, plant, equipment and personnel to ensure safe, efficient, on-schedule project delivery, liaising with drivers, suppliers and site teams.

Role requires experience in transport/logistics, strong organisational skills, and proficiency with MS Office (Excel).

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics, fleet, planning, or coordination role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with transport scheduling systems or fleet management software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience within construction, utilities, drainage, or infrastructure sectors (desirable).
• Knowledge of transport compliance requirements (desirable).
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport and logistics requirements for operational projects.
• Schedule vehicles, plant, equipment, and personnel to meet project demands.
• Monitor vehicle utilisation and support efficient resource allocation.
• Maintain transport schedules and communicate changes to operational teams.
• Liaise with drivers, suppliers, hire companies, and site teams to ensure timely deliveries and collections.
• Maintain accurate transport, vehicle, and fleet records.
• Monitor MOTs, servicing, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Support fuel usage tracking and fleet performance reporting.
• Ensure transport activities comply with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Assist with route planning and optimisation to improve efficiency.
• Respond to operational issues and provide logistical solutions.
• Prepare transport reports and management information as required.
• Support the mobilisation and demobilisation of projects.
• Represent Vortex professionally in all transport and logistics communications.

Skills

Transport coordination

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Excel

UK driving license

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? The Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At Vortex, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development.

About The Role

Vortex, a specialist CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) rehabilitation contractor, is seeking an organised and proactive Transport Coordinator to support our growing operations across the South of the UK. This role is responsible for coordinating vehicles, plant, equipment, and personnel movements to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Working closely with operational teams, suppliers, drivers, and site personnel, you will play an important role in maintaining effective logistical support for day-to-day project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport and logistics requirements for operational projects
• Schedule vehicles, plant, equipment, and personnel to meet project demands
• Monitor vehicle utilisation and support efficient resource allocation
• Maintain transport schedules and communicate changes to operational teams
• Liaise with drivers, suppliers, hire companies, and site teams to ensure timely deliveries and collections
• Maintain accurate transport, vehicle, and fleet records
• Monitor MOTs, servicing, inspections, and compliance documentation
• Support fuel usage tracking and fleet performance reporting
• Ensure transport activities comply with company policies and relevant legislation
• Assist with route planning and optimisation to improve efficiency
• Respond to operational issues and provide logistical solutions
• Prepare transport reports and management information as required
• Support the mobilisation and demobilisation of projects
• Represent Vortex professionally in all transport and logistics communications

Requirements

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics, fleet, planning, or coordination role, fleet, planning, or coordination role
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with transport scheduling systems or fleet management software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience within construction, utilities, drainage, or infrastructure sectors (desirable)
• Knowledge of transport compliance requirements (desirable)
• Full UK driving license

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Pension scheme and additional benefits
• Modern office-based working environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities within a growing specialist contractor
• Supportive and professional team environment
• Opportunity to contribute to major wastewater infrastructure projects across the South of the UK

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