Transport Coordinator FTC

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Whitchurch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Whitchurch is seeking a Transport Planning Coordinator for a 12-month temporary contract. The role involves overseeing subcontracting, managing night planning, and ensuring optimal subcontracting levels. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the planning team and identify improvement opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors.

Benefits

Death in service

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Matched Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Transport Planning is a plus but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and improve as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee UK subcontracting and manage night planning function.
• Collaborate with UK planning team to determine outsourcing needs.
• Identify improvement opportunities guided by market conditions.

Skills

Excellent geographical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Self-driven

Motivated

Accomplished computer skills

Job description

This advertiser has chosen not to accept applicants from your region.

Full Job Description

Americold – Helping our customers Feed the World

Here at Americold Whitchurch, we are now recruiting for a Transport Planning Coordinator for a 12-month temporary contract.

This role oversees UK subcontracting and associated administration, while also managing the night planning function. The successful candidate will develop and maintain strong relationships with UK subcontractors, ensuring margin targets are met in line with annual KPIs.

They will collaborate with the UK planning team to determine outsourcing needs and ensure optimal subcontracting levels. Responsibilities include maintaining relevant systems, keeping management data up to date, and supporting Transport Management with timely reporting.

Working closely with the Planning Manager, the coordinator will identify improvement opportunities, guided by an understanding of market conditions, business strategy, and financial considerations.

The role involves planning and resourcing a cost-effective night schedule, regularly reviewing its effectiveness, and integrating operational feedback. Monitoring driver behaviour and adjusting plans as needed is essential.

Future resource planning includes booking agency drivers and recommending recruitment actions. The role also requires delivering effective night handovers and maintaining agency usage records.

Flexibility is required, with the coordinator expected to support other areas of the transport department when needed.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 6:00 pm. 1 in 7 Saturdays with a day off in lieu. 1 in 4 Bank Holidays.

• Excellent geographical knowledge
• Excellent communication skills – written, email, phone, face-to-face
• Self-driven to overcome obstacles to succeed
• Motivated to work effectively in a high-paced environment
• Accomplished computer skills with a willingness to learn and improve as necessary

At Americold UK, we are committed to the well-being and professional growth of our employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and career development. These include:

• Death in service
• Employee assistance program for self and family
• Training and Development
• Matched Pension Contribution

For more information about this opportunity, contact Ciaran at 07500620679 or email.

Previous experience in Transport Planning is a plus but not essential — we welcome transferable skills such as general office work and customer services, and a willingness to learn.