Transport Coordinator

Pertemps Bond; Hambleton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking a Transport Coordinator for a busy logistics operation in Thirsk. You will join a 24/7 transport office supporting around 30 drivers, 9 trucks and 2 shunters. The role is hands-on and reports to the First Line Manager to keep daily transport operations running smoothly.

You will have transport/logistics experience, be comfortable with transport systems, and capable of handling paperwork and driver queries in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/logistics environment.
• Comfortable working in a busy transport office.
• Experience with Microlise or similar Transport Management System.
• Organised and able to keep on top of paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the First Line Manager with the daily running of the transport office.
• Meet and greet drivers when they arrive on site.
• Complete transport paperwork and general administration.
• Support goods-in and goods-out.
• Deal with deliveries for the IPM operation based on site.
• Liaise with drivers and other teams across the site.
• Update information on Microlise Transport Management System.
• Deal with driver queries and help resolve issues.
• Keep transport records and paperwork accurate and up to date.
• Support the wider transport team as required.

Skills

Transport coordination

Logistics experience

Organised

Communication skills

Works under pressure

Tools

Microlise

Job description

Transport Coordinator

Location: Thirsk

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Contract: Temp to Perm

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, some flexibility may be required

We’re currently looking for a Transport Coordinator to join a busy Logistics and Supply Chain business based in Thirsk.

You’ll be working as part of a small transport office supporting a 24/7 operation, with around 30 drivers, 9 trucks and 2 shunters. This is a hands on role where you’ll work closely with the First Line Manager and help keep the day-to-day transport operation running smoothly.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Supporting the First Line Manager with the daily running of the transport office
• Meeting and greeting drivers when they arrive on site
• Completing transport paperwork and general administration
• Supporting goods-in and goods-out
• Dealing with deliveries for the IPM operation based on site
• Liaising with drivers and other teams across the site
• Updating information on Microlise Transport Management System
• Dealing with driver queries and helping resolve any issues
• Keeping transport records and paperwork accurate and up to date
• Supporting the wider transport team as required

About you:

You’ll ideally have previous experience in a transport, logistics or supply chain environment and be comfortable working in a busy transport office.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous transport or logistics experience
• Is confident using computers and transport systems
• Has experience with Microlise or a similar Transport Management System
• Is organised and able to keep on top of paperwork
• Can work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Has good communication skills and is comfortable dealing with drivers
• Is reliable, practical and happy to get stuck in