Transport Co-ordinator

Speedy Services; Ossett; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in Ossett is seeking a Transport Co-Ordinator to manage all aspects of transport within the division. The ideal candidate has experience in logistics, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a full driving license. This role offers a competitive benefits package and promotes a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the brand

Training and development opportunities

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Green Commute Initiative

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative role.
• Confidence in resolving issues effectively.
• Ability to support ESG strategy.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate transport functions.
• Focus on delivery and collections of equipment.
• Coordinate external haulage and staff management.

Skills

Transport/logistics experience

Ownership and responsibility

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Full driving license

Job description

Speedy are the UK's leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services - everything for every job!

Role - Transport Co-Ordinator

Location - Ossett
Hours - Monday to Friday - 08:00 - 17:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Coordinator to organise and coordinate all aspects of the transport function within the Northern Powered Access division, providing key support to the Regional Logistics Manager.

This will involve a variety of tasks, focussing on delivery and collections of our equipment, fuel scheduling, booking external haulage (including purchase order arrangement), staff management and training, maintaining product knowledge and arranging for the upkeep of all vehicles.

What you'll need:

• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced administrative role within transport/logistics, ideally gained within the powered access / plant hire industry
• Proven ability to take ownership and responsibility with the confidence to resolve issues quickly and effectively
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• High level of computer literacy
• Full driving licence - HGV Entitlement would be preferred
• Ability to support your business unit/team to deliver our ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver

What we offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Speedy operates an industry leading Work Life Balance initiative, demonstrating our commitment to reducing core contracted hours, supporting colleague wellbeing, and identifying more balanced work patterns for our colleagues which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. Talk to us about a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements to suit your needs including flexible start/finish times, shorter days, term time hours and job share opportunities.

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.