Transport Coordinator – Newcastle-under-Lyme – £38,500

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal feed logistics operation is seeking a Transport Coordinator to support daily operations in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role involves planning logistics, ensuring compliance, maintaining driver records, and using tools like SAP. The successful candidate will possess exemplary organisational and communication skills, alongside strong Excel proficiency. This full-time position offers a salary of £38,500 and a supportive environment for development.

Benefits

Strong training and development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of UK geography.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate driver and vehicle records.
• Monitor vehicle servicing and repairs.
• Support daily and weekly transport planning.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Flexibility

Tools

SAP

Flexipod

Tachomaster

Job description

Transport Coordinator

Transport Coordinator – Newcastle-under-Lyme – £38,500

The Job:

A leading animal feed logistics operation is seeking an organised and proactive Transport Coordinator to support the smooth daily running of a busy transport department. You’ll assist with planning, ensure compliance, maintain driver and vehicle records, and act as a reliable point of contact for drivers throughout the day. Strong Excel skills are essential, and experience with SAP is an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate driver and vehicle records, including pre-trip checks, declarations and compliance documentation
• Monitor vehicle servicing, defects and repairs, liaising with garages and escalating safety issues as needed
• Support daily and weekly transport planning, updating rotas, schedules and system information
• Manage PODs, purchase orders and transport software records (including Tachomaster and Flexipod)
• Assist drivers with system issues and act as the first point of contact for queries
• Prepare daily and monthly operational reports and accountability boards
• Support interviews and maintain strict confidentiality
• Contribute to environmental, hazard and behaviour reporting

The Company:

A respected business within the UK animal feed industry, operating a high volume logistics function built on reliability, safety and strong team collaboration.

The Candidate:

• Highly organised, methodical and confident working under pressure
• Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively with drivers and internal teams
• Excellent IT skills, including strong Excel ability
• Experience with SAP, Flexipod, Ortec, Tachomaster or similar systems is beneficial
• Understanding of driver hours, vehicle scheduling and basic compliance
• Good knowledge of UK geography
• Detail‑oriented team player with a flexible approach, including occasional weekend support

The Package:

• Salary of £38,500 DOE
• Full-time permanent position
• Strong training and development opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative working environment

Please email your CV to Charlotte Levent, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].