Transport Coordinator

Speedy Hire Plc; Ossett; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tool hire provider in the UK is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage the transport function in their depot. This role involves coordinating deliveries, scheduling fuel, and supporting staff management. Candidates should have experience in a logistics environment and strong problem-solving skills. The company offers competitive benefits including a generous holiday allowance, health plans, and training opportunities, alongside a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Training and development opportunities

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative role within transport/logistics.
• Ability to manage and train staff effectively.
• Knowledge of ESG strategies in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Organise and coordinate transport functions within the depot.
• Manage delivery and collection of equipment.
• Maintain product knowledge and vehicle upkeep.

Skills

Previous experience in transport/logistics

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving ability

High level of computer literacy

Full driving licence

Job description

Transport Coordinator – Speedy

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!

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 Regional Logistics Manager. The role involves 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. 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.

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.

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.

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

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