Transport Coordinator

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Transport Coordinator to join a leading hire provider in the UK. This role involves organizing and coordinating transport functions within the depot, focusing on delivery and collections, fuel scheduling, and staff management. The company promotes a strong work-life balance and offers various flexible working arrangements to support employee wellbeing. With a commitment to career progression and development, this is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment while enjoying numerous perks and benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Life assurance

Pension Scheme

Canteen facilities

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and development

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Green Commute Initiative

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced administrative role within transport/logistics.
• Proven ability to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate all aspects of the transport function.
• Support the Depot Manager with delivery, collections, and staff management.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Driving license

Job description

Transport Co-ordinator - Wellington - Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 17:00 - 45 hours per week

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 Depot Manager. This will involve a variety of tasks, focussing on 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 which is a huge step in realising our ambition of putting our People First. 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.

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

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.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

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

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

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.