Transport Coordinator

Zachary Daniels; Antrim; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is recruiting a Transport Coordinator for its busy logistics operation in Lisburn / Belfast. You will support the day-to-day transport, coordinate deliveries, and work closely with drivers, customers and internal teams on a night shift from 6pm to 6am.

The role requires experience in transport, logistics or distribution, strong organisation, good IT skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics, distribution or coordination role.
• Good geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with drivers, customers and colleagues.
• Good IT skills and confidence using transport systems or Microsoft Office.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to resolving day-to-day operational issues.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily deliveries across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
• Allocating customer orders and delivery requirements to the transport team.
• Supporting the organisation of delivery schedules and vehicle movements.
• Confirming delivery bookings and ensuring accurate order information.
• Liaising with drivers, customers and internal teams to keep deliveries running smoothly.
• Communicating any delivery changes or delays to the relevant parties.
• Helping resolve day-to-day transport and customer service issues.
• Maintaining accurate transport records, schedules and documentation.
• Supporting the production of transport reports and operational updates.
• Working closely with Customer Service and Sales to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and support transport efficiency.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport systems

Job description

Transport Coordinator | Logistics | Lisburn / Belfast | £35k

Salary: £34,000 - £36,000

Working Pattern: Night Shift 6pm - 6am

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

The Opportunity

I am working with a growing logistics business that is looking for an organised and proactive Transport Coordinator to join its operations team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in transport, logistics or distribution who is looking to develop their career within a busy, fast-paced operation. This role is well suited to someone who is looking for progression!

Working closely with drivers, customers and internal teams, you will help coordinate daily deliveries, maintain accurate transport information and ensure customer requirements are met efficiently.

Only applicants with right to work in the UK will be considered.

The Role

As Transport Coordinator, you will support the day-to-day running of the transport operation, helping to ensure deliveries are organised effectively and service levels are maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating daily deliveries across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
• Allocating customer orders and delivery requirements to the transport team.
• Supporting the organisation of delivery schedules and vehicle movements.
• Confirming delivery bookings and ensuring accurate order information.
• Liaising with drivers, customers and internal teams to keep deliveries running smoothly.
• Communicating any delivery changes or delays to the relevant parties.
• Helping resolve day-to-day transport and customer service issues.
• Maintaining accurate transport records, schedules and documentation.
• Supporting the production of transport reports and operational updates.
• Working closely with Customer Service and Sales to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and support transport efficiency.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and keen to build their experience within a transport and logistics environment.

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics, distribution or coordination role.
• A good geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with drivers, customers and colleagues.
• Good IT skills and confidence using transport systems or Microsoft Office.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to resolving day-to-day operational issues.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive attitude, with a willingness to learn and develop within the role.

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