Transport Coordinator

Speedy Hire Plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider is seeking a Transport Coordinator in East London. The role involves organizing the transport function, managing deliveries and collections, and providing support to the Depot Manager. Candidates should have experience in logistics, excellent communication skills, and a full driving license. The company offers comprehensive perks including holiday, life assurance, and health plans.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Training and career progression opportunities

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Green Commute Initiative

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced administrative role within transport/logistics.
• Ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• High level of computer literacy is needed.
• Full driving license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate all aspects of the transport function.
• Manage delivery and collections of equipment and fuel scheduling.
• Book external haulage and manage purchase orders.
• Support the Depot Manager and staff management.

Skills

Transport/logistics experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

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!

Job Title - Transport Coordinator

Location - East London, Unit 1 Blackwall Trading Est, Lanrick Rd, London, E14 0JP

Working Hours - Mon - Fri, 07:30 - 17:00 - 42 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Coordinator to organise and coordinate all aspects of the transport function within the depot, providing key support to the Depot 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 plant/tool 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
• 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.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

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.

Please be aware that some roles withinThe Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.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.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

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.