Transport Co-Ordinator

The Best Connection; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport services provider in Tees Valley is seeking a Transport Co-Ordinator for a Temp to Perm position. Responsibilities include scheduling drivers, managing daily transport issues, and ensuring operational compliance. Ideal candidates should have transport experience, strong organizational skills, and be IT literate. Training is provided to ensure candidates are well-prepared. Competitive pay rates are offered, along with various benefits including 24/7 consultant support and pension contributions.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

24/7 consultant support

Pension contributions

Online payslips

Personal accident insurance

Ongoing assignments

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Transport Co-Ordinator or a transport background preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn required.
• IT literate; knowledge of TMS is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Allocate driver schedules and manage transport issues.
• Complete driver reports and ensure compliance.
• Plan holiday cover and support backhaul planning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT literacy

Proactive attitude

Tools

Transport Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Overview

The Best Connection are seeking to recruit a Transport Co-Ordinator to work with their client in Darlington. This is a Temp to Perm opportunity for an experienced Transport Co-Ordinator to join a busy distribution team, supporting daily transport operations and ensuring compliance.

The Role

• Allocate driver schedules, pre-brief and debrief drivers
• Handle daily transport issues and keep customers updated
• Complete driver reports and paperwork
• Plan holiday cover and support with backhaul planning
• Report vehicle defects and minimise downtime
• Learn and monitor compliance (WTD & driving hours)
• Ad hoc duties as required
• Initial training alongside Team Leaders before running shifts independently as a Transport Co-Ordinator

Candidate Requirements

• Previous Transport Co-Ordinator or transport background preferred
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• IT literate - TMS knowledge (Sharp, Sphere) an advantage

Hours & Pay

• 40 hours per week (30 min unpaid break)
• Core: 12:00 - 20:00 (occasional nights 20:00 - 06:00)
• Training shifts: 06:00 - 14:00 / 12:00 - 20:00 / 20:00 - 06:00
• £13.70 per hour + overtime at 1.5x

Benefits

• Excellent pay rates
• 24/7 consultant support
• Pension contributions
• Online payslips & holiday accrual
• Personal accident insurance
• Ongoing assignments