Transport Co-Ordinator Days

We Are Workforce Ltd; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Excellent holiday entitlement

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

We Are Workforce Ltd is recruiting for a Transport Operator based in Cullompton to support day-to-day administration and coordination of transport activities.

The role offers a Monday–Friday, 06:00–16:00 shift on a 6-month contract with a salary of £30,000–£32,000 per year, depending on experience. It focuses on customer service, compliance, and efficient planning of resources.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent organisational abilities to prioritise and manage workloads.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
• Ability to work well in a team and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Manager to coordinate the transport team and optimize driver and fleet resources.
• Assist in day-to-day transport operations, including dispatch coordination and driver debriefs.
• Build relationships with customers to meet service expectations consistently.
• Manage driver communications and plan workloads for efficient resource deployment.
• Produce regular operational reports highlighting performance and customer feedback.
• Support compliance with health and safety, transport regulations and company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Coordinator

Location:Cullompton
Shift Pattern:Monday - Friday (Days) 06:00 - 16:00

Contract:6 Months.

Salary : £30,000 - £32,000 per year

About the Company

Our client is a leading distribution and logistics company committed to delivering high-quality transport and supply chain solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on operational excellence, compliance, and customer service, they offer a supportive working environment and excellent opportunities for career development.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Operator on behalf of our client based in Cullompton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy transport operation, supporting the day-to-day administration and coordination of transport activities while ensuring high levels of efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Transport Manager to support, motivate, and coordinate the transport team, ensuring the effective utilisation of drivers and fleet resources.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of transport operations, including dispatch coordination, driver debriefs, and monitoring operational activities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers to ensure service expectations are consistently met.
• Manage driver communications and debriefs, ensuring efficient deployment of resources and effective planning of workloads.
• Produce regular operational reports, highlighting performance, customer feedback, and any operational challenges.
• Monitor and support compliance with all health and safety procedures, transport regulations, and company policies.
• Respond professionally to customer, driver, and internal queries via telephone, email, and face-to-face communication.
• Assist with the production and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) and daily operational statistics.
• Support compliance activities relating to transport legislation and company procedures.
• Coordinate responses to vehicle breakdowns and operational disruptions, minimising impact on service delivery.
• Promote a positive team culture by supporting colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Previous experience within a transport or logistics environment.
• Good understanding of the Working Time Directive and EU Driver Hours Regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,000 £32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 06:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Excellent holiday entitlement.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide proof of eligibility during the recruitment process.