Transport Co-Ordinator (4/4)

Lockwood Group; Grays; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Co-ordinator based in Grays. The role involves efficient planning, coordinating with drivers, and ensuring fleet operations run smoothly. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport planning, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Career development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Career growth opportunities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport environment, ideally in a planning role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Efficient vehicle planning and allocations.
• Building groupage loads across the fleet.
• Arranging trailer movements as necessary.
• Conducting productive briefings with drivers.
• Monitoring vehicles to ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Transport Co-ordinator
Location: S & R Smith and Son, Essex | Part of the Lockwood Group
Shift: 4 on 4 off, 0600 – 1800
Salary: £36,000

As our business continues to improve the way we operate and expand, we're looking for an organised and proactive Transport Co-ordinator to join our team based on Hedley Avenue, Grays. You'll have the chance to work with teams across our 7 sites and will be a key contact for our team of Drivers. If you're keen to learn, have a level of experience in a transport planning role and enjoy a fast –paced environment, our Transport Co-ordinator role could be for you!

Responsibilities

• Efficient vehicle planning and allocations, ensuring all systems are kept accurately updated
• Building of groupage loads across our artic and rigid fleet, looking for ways to continuously improve our groupage operation
• Arranging trailer movements where necessary and working with our Fleet and Compliance Manager, to keep the fleet well maintained
• Ensure productive briefings take place with all drivers and handover teams to ensure the smooth running of all operations
• Respond and monitor email groups, actioning when necessary
• Assisting with the management of the driver diary, making necessary changes to allocated work
• Monitor vehicles to ensure they are on time for delivery slots
• Complete vehicle spot checks to ensure our cabs are kept to our high standards
• To have flexibility within role to cover changes in priority of workload
• Complete general office duties i.e. dealing with incoming telephone queries, filing, and dealing with any associated queries
• To be aware of all Health and Safety issues relating to the post and to ensure compliance with the Company's Health and Safety Policy and associated procedures and guidance

Requirements

• Proactive mind-set with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in a transport environment, ideally a previous planning role
• Local area knowledge is preferred, but not essential
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work closely with our Driver teams

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development within the wider Lockwood Group
• Free on-site parking
• Multiple employee engagement initiatives to get involved with - and we're always keen for new ideas!