Transport Coordinator

Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career progression

Training opportunities

Friendly team

Job summary

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing specialist contractor delivering major utilities projects across the South of the UK, and are looking for a highly organised Transport Coordinator to join their busy operations team in Horsham.

This role coordinates vehicles, plant, equipment and personnel to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule, with monitoring of fleet, scheduling, and liaison with drivers, suppliers and site teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Transport Coordinator or related roles.
• Experience using transport scheduling or fleet management systems.
• Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in construction/utilities/civil engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily movement of vehicles, plant, equipment and personnel.
• Schedule transport and resources to meet operation requirements.
• Liaise with drivers, suppliers, hire companies and site teams to manage deliveries and collections.
• Monitor fleet utilisation, servicing, MOTs and compliance records.
• Maintain transport schedules, fleet records and reports.
• Assist with route planning and resolve day-to-day logistical issues.
• Support project mobilisation and demobilisation activities.
• Ensure all transport activities comply with procedures and legislation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Fleet management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Coordinator

Location: Horsham
Salary: £34,320 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent

Overview

Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing specialist contractor delivering major utilities projects across the South of the UK, and are looking for a highly organised Transport Coordinator to join their busy operations team in Horsham.

The Role

This is a key role responsible for coordinating vehicles, plant, equipment and personnel to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule. Working closely with operational teams, drivers, suppliers and site personnel, you'll play a vital role in keeping projects moving by:

• Coordinating the daily movement of vehicles, plant, equipment and personnel
• Scheduling transport and resources to meet operational requirements
• Liaising with drivers, suppliers, hire companies and site teams to manage deliveries and collections
• Monitoring fleet utilisation, vehicle servicing, MOTs and compliance records
• Maintaining accurate transport schedules, fleet records and operational reports
• Assisting with route planning and resolving day‑to‑day logistical issues
• Supporting project mobilisation and demobilisation activities
• Ensuring all transport activities comply with company procedures and relevant legislation

About You

We're looking for someone with excellent organisational skills who can confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced operational environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Transport Coordinator, Fleet Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Planner or Resource Coordinator
• Experience using transport scheduling or fleet management systems
• Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with drivers, suppliers and operational teams
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience within construction, utilities, drainage or civil engineering would be highly advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £34,320 per annum
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits
• Ongoing training and excellent career progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment

If you're an experienced Transport Coordinator looking to join a growing business where your organisational skills will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Lauren at Vector Recruitment Solutions.