Transport Coordinator/ Administrator

Major Recruitment Oldbury; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Transport Coordinator for a corporate organization in Oldbury. This full-time role requires managing transport logistics, confirming deliveries, and liaising with suppliers. Ideal candidates should have good geographical knowledge of the UK and strong communication skills. A professional attitude and attention to detail are essential. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in transport coordination is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with external and internal parties.
• Proficient in computer use and effective information recording.

Responsibilities

• Confirm deliveries via email and telephone.
• Liaise with suppliers for haulage bookings.
• Schedule daily transport and loading needs.
• Provide general administration support.
• Communicate with sales and production teams.

Skills

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Major Recruitment Oldbury are delighted to be recruiting for a corporate local organisation in the Oldbury area who are seeking an experienced Transport Coordinator to start immediately. You will be based fully at the Oldbury site.

Hours

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm with half hour lunch break each day and 8.30am to 1.30pm with no lunch break on Friday of each week - 37 hours in total.

Responsibilities

• Confirmation of deliveries with customers via email and telephone
• Liaising with suppliers, booking standard and specialised haulage
• Scheduling the day to day transport and loading needs of the division
• Providing general administration
• Communicating with the sales and production departments.

Candidate requirements

• Previous experience of working within transport with a good geographical knowledge of the UK would be advantageous
• Product knowledge would be an advantage
• Have the ability to form good working relationships with customers, suppliers and other internal departments
• Be well organised, self-motivated, professional and able to work under pressure
• Be responsible for achieving objectives on own initiative, as well as part of a team
• Be computer literate and able to communicate and record information effectively
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Must be eligible and able to prove that you can work in the UK.

Parking is available.