Transport Coordinator

Reed; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is hiring a Transport Coordinator in Trafford Park. The role requires supporting drivers with route planning, updating systems for delays, and communicating with customers about deliveries. You will work on a busy, shift-based schedule and contribute to accurate, timely operations.

The position is temporary to permanent with a rate of £19.07 per hour. Expect varied shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and occasional overnights, on a nine-week rotating pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and MS Office applications.
• Strong telephony skills for customer and driver contact.
• Able to react quickly and solve problems in a busy transport environment.
• Fast learner and reliable in a shift-based role.

Responsibilities

• Route planning and handling diversions for drivers.
• Update systems with delays or schedule changes.
• Provide customer updates on orders and deliveries.
• Verify weights in systems and maintain data accuracy.
• Perform general administrative tasks and document filing.

Skills

Telephony skills

Problem solving

Route planning

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Transport Coordinator

Location: Trafford Park (10-minute walk from a tram stop).

Rate of Pay: £19.07

Hours: Shift basis on a 9-week rotation including Mornings, Afternoon, Evenings and overnight hours. Working 3 out of 9 weekends including bank holidays

Job type: Temporary to Permanent

About the company:

One of the UK's largest fuelling businesses, with reach across the globe. This business is a front runner within their field, going through consistent growth. Consistently being recognised for their work and the work they do for charities generating millions over the years.

Duties:

• Supporting drivers with their days - Route planning, diversions, ETA's etc.
• Updating of systems to any changes that have occurred from drivers - Delays, ahead of schedule etc
• Customer Service - Updating customers on orders, deliveries...
• Checking the systems to ensure that average weights are correct
• General admin - updating documents, filing and shredding
• Plus much more

Experience required:

• Experience using SAP
• Strong Microsoft Office experience
• Confident Telephony skills
• Ability to react quickly and solves problems

This is a very busy position where no two days will be the same, and requires someone who is a fast learner, strong analytical skills, with excellent IT skills. It is also a small team so requires a reliable person who can be relied upon to be present for every expected shift.

The working hours vary and operate on a shift basis E.G. Week 1 Mon - Wed 05:30 - 16:00 rest of week off. Week 2 Mon - Fri 14:00 - 00:00. Week 3 Mon - Wed 05:30 - 14:30 etc.