Transport Coordinator | Aberdeen Logistics Planner

ARR Craib Transport Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Holiday purchasing scheme

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Pension & life assurance

Volunteer day

Job summary

ARR Craib Transport Ltd is seeking a Transport Co-ordinator at our Aberdeen, Dyce site to support the efficient running of the transport operation. You will work closely with Customer Service and Transport teams to ensure timely deliveries and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include scheduling, driver briefing, data input, and KPI analysis. The role offers structured training, progression opportunities, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar logistics role is desirable but not essential as full training is provided.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail is crucial and you must work to tight deadlines daily.
• Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Schedule deliveries with the Customer Service Team as per customer requirements.
• Communicate any delays or issues to customers and keep them informed.
• Book in customer deliveries promptly.
• Brief, manage and de-brief drivers.
• Plan Southbound trunk routes and anticipate issues before they occur.
• Maximise resource use and maintain operational efficiency.
• Support the transport team with delivery issues and vehicle breakdowns as needed.
• Keep Pallet Networks systems up to date and respond to customer emails and queries.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

ARR Craib Transport Ltd is seeking a Transport Co-ordinator at our Aberdeen, Dyce site to support the efficient running of the transport operation. You will work closely with Customer Service and Transport teams to ensure timely deliveries and excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include scheduling, driver briefing, data input, and KPI analysis. The role offers structured training, progression opportunities, and a competitive benefits package.