Transport Coordinator

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Thame; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern logistics company in Thame is seeking a Transport Coordinator to organise vehicle collections and deliveries. The ideal candidate will have experience in transport planning/logistics and knowledge of UK road networks. This role offers a starting salary between £27,000 and £31,500, with benefits including annual leave and a company pension.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, rising to 33

Company pension

Discounts on petrol and automotive parts

Free parking on site

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport planning/logistics-oriented role required.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work as part of a team.
• Must pass DBS, Finance, Right to Work and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Organise driver/vehicle run schedules for collections and deliveries.
• Plan run schedules considering EU driving regulations.
• Manage drivers' resource levels to meet business needs.

Skills

Transport planning experience

Knowledge of UK road networks

Strong IT skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Transport Coordinator – Thame, Oxfordshire

Transport Coordinator required in Thame.

About the role

Part of a friendly team within a logistics support team, you will organise drivers' movements for vehicle collections and deliveries for a modern fleet of 20-strong recovery transporters, ensuring legal compliance and operational excellence.

Our client is a modern vehicle salvage agent based in Thame, Oxfordshire, hiring a Transport Coordinator to join their team.

Key responsibilities

• Organise driver/vehicle run schedules for vehicle collections and/or deliveries, ensuring optimum cost-effectiveness through full load capacity and suitable geographic locations.
• Plan run schedules for each driver in consideration of EU driving regulations – breaks, driving limits, rest periods.
• Incorporate vehicle returns, deliveries and site transfers into run schedules.
• Manage ‘failed collection’ reports and continuously identify potential operational improvements.
• Manage drivers' resource levels to meet business needs.
• Ensure all contractual service obligations are met.
• Contribute to team inbox and all communication portals.
• Complete all reasonable tasks requested by colleagues efficiently & effectively.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a transport planning/logistics-oriented role.
• Sound knowledge of UK road networks/geographical areas.
• Experience working in a busy fast-moving office environment.
• Strong IT skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload, work under initiative and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and a motivated mentality with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Pass a satisfactory DBS, Finance, Right to Work and reference checks.

Benefits

• Starting salary £27,000-31,500 per annum, pending experience.
• 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days over the length of your service (bank holidays included).
• Full in-house training.
• Company pension and staff purchase discounts, including discounted petrol and automotive parts.
• Free parking on site and uniform provided.
• Working hours 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am-4:45pm Friday.
• Fantastic long‑term career prospects with a 40+ year old business processing over 35,000 vehicles annually.

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If you are interested in hearing more about this Transport Coordinator job in the Thame area, please contact Sarena Abbott at Perfect Placement Today.