Transport Coordinator

O A; Dereham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Dereham is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage daily transport operations, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with legislation. Candidates should have experience in transport coordination, strong organizational and communication skills, and IT literacy. This role offers £12.50 an hour with a 47.5-hour work week, and is a temporary to permanent opportunity with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/fleet coordination or a related role.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily transport operations and manage scheduling.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers for deliveries.
• Monitor journey schedules for timely deliveries.

Skills

Transport coordination experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Tools

MS Office

Planning software

SAGE

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily transport operations: route scheduling, vehicle allocation, driver assignments.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, internal departments to coordinate pick-ups and deliveries.
• Monitor journey schedules to ensure on-time delivery; proactively manage delays or issues.
• Manage transport documentation.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation.
• Track and monitor transport costs and identify opportunities for cost saving and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain accurate records and data: transport schedules, KPIs.
• Handle communication with drivers ensuring they are informed of itineraries, changes, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport/fleet coordination, logistics, or related role.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
• Attention to detail, problem solving skills, proactive mindset.
• IT literacy: MS Office (especially Excel) and Planning software and SAGE ideally.

Role Details

Transport Coordinator – Location: Dereham. Hours: Monday to Friday, 47.5 hour week (06:30 AM – 16:30 PM). Salary: £12.50 an hour, weekly pay. Temporary to Permanent opportunity, Immediate Start.