Transport Co-Ordinator

Manpower UK Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established third-party logistics provider in Darlington is seeking a Transport Co-Ordinator to manage driver schedules and transport issues. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills and a background in logistics is preferred. The position offers 28 days paid holiday, weekly pay, and access to development programmes. This is a temp-to-perm role with room for growth within the logistics industry.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata)

Weekly pay

Access to Manpower Rewards

Access to the MyPath Upskilling Programme

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn on the job, supported by training alongside current Team Leaders.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and proactive in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and monitor driver schedules.
• Manage transport issues throughout the day.
• Organise annual leave cover using agency/subcontractors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Job description

Overview

Transport Co-Ordinator position located in Darlington, DL1 4XT. Pay rate £13.70 per hour. Working hours: 40 hours per week with a 30-minute unpaid break per day. Standard shift: 12:00 – 20:00. Training period includes rotating shifts: 06:00 – 14:00, 12:00 – 20:00, and 20:00 – 06:00. Occasional cover for 20:00 – 06:00 (for annual leave/absence). This is a temp-to-perm role with an immediate start, with a well-established third-party logistics provider focused on environmentally sustainable transport solutions.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and monitor driver schedules.
• Conduct pre-briefs at the start of shifts and debriefs at the end.
• Manage transport issues throughout the day, ensuring customers are kept fully informed.
• Complete and maintain accurate driver reports and paperwork.
• Organise annual leave cover using agency/subcontractors.
• Optimise vehicle efficiency and plan backhaul loads where possible.
• Report vehicle defects to the maintenance provider promptly to minimise downtime.
• Work closely with Team Leaders and Managers to learn and apply driver compliance (working time directive and driving hours).

Requirements

• Willingness to learn on the job, supported by training alongside current Team Leaders.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision once trained.
• Background in transport, logistics, or planning is highly desirable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and proactive in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata).
• Weekly pay.
• Access to Manpower Rewards (discounts on retail, leisure, and adventure days).
• Access to the MyPath Upskilling Programme for personal and professional development.
• Potential for long-term opportunities with a global logistics provider.

This role is ideal for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong communication, and a desire to grow within the logistics industry. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with real progression potential - we’d love to hear from you.