Transport Coordinator

CDI - Russell Taylor; Widnes; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Coordinator for a full-time position in Widnes, UK. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in transport or fleet coordination, handling daily operations to ensure efficient collections and deliveries. Responsibilities include route planning and compliance monitoring. The role offers the potential for permanency within a growing business and a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Opportunities for development

Stable and growing business

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport or fleet coordination role is essential.
• Knowledge of driver hours and transport compliance is required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily routes and vehicle schedules effectively.
• Allocate drivers and monitor workloads.
• Conduct daily driver debriefs and coordinate fleet servicing.

Skills

Transport coordination experience

Route planning

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Transport Coordinator

Widnes | Full Time | Temp to Perm

Salary: £27,000 per annum

We are recruiting on behalf of a trusted client, for a Transport Coordinator to join their busy Widnes operation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business where you will play a key role in ensuring daily collections and logistics run smoothly and efficiently.

This role would suit someone with previous transport or fleet coordination experience who enjoys planning, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced operational environment.

The Role

You will support the day-to-day running of the transport function, ensuring collections and deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with compliance standards. You will coordinate drivers, vehicles, and routes while acting as a central point of contact for operational queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan daily routes and vehicle schedules
• Allocate drivers and manage workloads
• Monitor driver hours and ensure compliance
• Conduct daily driver debriefs
• Coordinate fleet servicing, inspections, and MOTs
• Manage vehicle defects and maintenance systems
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve queries
• Ensure health and safety and Operator Licence compliance
• Support smooth inbound and outbound transport operations

About You

• Previous experience in a transport or fleet coordination/planning role
• Knowledge of driver hours and transport compliance
• Route planning or multi-drop scheduling experience
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure
• Proactive, reliable, and team-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Full-time position, potential for it to be a permanent role
• Stable and growing business
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities for development within transport and supply chain