Transport Coordinator: Logistics & Dispatch (Mon–Fri)

Gist Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M&S discount

25 days annual leave

Healthcare discount

Bonus scheme

Pension & life assurance

App perks

Wellbeing support

Induction & training

Cycle to work

Job summary

Gist Ltd in Chesterfield is seeking a Transport Coordinator on a 6-month fixed-term contract to be at the center of our transport operation. You will report to the Transport Shift Manager and manage driver briefs, scheduling and liaison with sub-contractors.

Role offers fixed or rotational shifts (6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm), Monday to Friday, with salary up to £26,908 per year. Join a growing team and help deliver operational excellence across cost and service.

Qualifications

• Proven transport administration or coordination experience.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with transport systems and MS Office.
• Ability to build strong relationships with drivers and sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for drivers, handling briefs and queries.
• Ensure O-Licence compliance and oversee cost, service and peak planning.
• Provide exceptional customer service and resolve live issues.
• Monitor route performance and escalate issues to the Team Manager.
• Manage daily admin tasks including payroll, holidays, Kronos and scheduling.
• Support admin and export with export compliance.
• Assist transport team with additional tasks as required.

Skills

Transport coordination

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

MS Office

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Gist Ltd in Chesterfield is seeking a Transport Coordinator on a 6-month fixed-term contract to be at the center of our transport operation. You will report to the Transport Shift Manager and manage driver briefs, scheduling and liaison with sub-contractors.

Role offers fixed or rotational shifts (6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm), Monday to Friday, with salary up to £26,908 per year. Join a growing team and help deliver operational excellence across cost and service.