Transport Coordinator- Tuesday to Sunday

Office Angels; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30-£33k

40-hour week

Tuesday–Saturday pattern

Job summary

Office Angels in Crayford is seeking an organised Transport Coordinator to plan daily deliveries and coordinate a fleet of 15 vehicles serving London and the South East.

You will report to the Operations Manager, acting as the main contact for drivers, monitoring routes in real time and resolving delays to keep operations running smoothly. A 40-hour week, Tuesday–Saturday pattern, and a proactive, customer‑focused approach are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning, routing or fleet coordination.
• Strong knowledge of London and the South East geography.
• Understanding of driver hours regulations and transport compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily deliveries and collections.
• Monitor vehicle movements and driver progress in real time.
• Act as the primary point of contact for drivers throughout the day.
• Respond to delays, breakdowns, route changes and customer requests.
• Ensure routes comply with driver hours and transport legislation.
• Maintain transport records and delivery documentation.
• Assist with vehicle compliance and tachograph data.
• Analyse transport data for improvements.
• Collaborate with warehouse, operations and management teams.
• Support a culture of excellent customer service.

Skills

Transport planning

Fleet coordination

Route planning systems

Vehicle tracking systems

Driver hours regs

Organisational skills

Communication with drivers

Tools

Route planning systems

Vehicle tracking systems

Job description

Transport Coordinator

Crayford

£30- 33k

40 Hours per Week- to be discussed

Tuesday to Saturday

Are you an organised and proactive Transport Coordinator looking for your next challenge?

We are recruiting for an experienced Transport Coordinator to join a busy operations team based in Crayford. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring a fleet of 15 vehicles operates efficiently, delivering excellent service to customers across London and the South East.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating daily vehicle movements, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently and on time. You'll be the main point of contact for drivers, providing support throughout the day and resolving any operational issues that arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily deliveries and collections.
• Monitor vehicle movements and driver progress in real time.
• Act as the primary point of contact for drivers throughout the day.
• Respond quickly to delays, breakdowns, route changes and customer requests.
• Ensure routes are compliant with driver hours and transport legislation.
• Maintain accurate transport records and delivery documentation.
• Assist with vehicle compliance, maintenance scheduling, MOT records and tachograph data.
• Analyse transport data and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Liaise closely with warehouse, operations and management teams to ensure smooth communication and service delivery.
• Support a culture of excellent customer service across the transport function.

About You

• Previous experience in transport planning, routing or fleet coordination.
• Strong geographical knowledge of London and the South East.
• Understanding of driver hours regulations and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience using route planning and vehicle tracking systems.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with drivers and internal teams.
• Able to remain calm and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and willing to provide occasional out-of-hours support on a rota basis.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30-£33k
• Tuesday to Saturday working pattern (Sunday & Monday off)
• 40-hour working week
• Stable, growing business
• Friendly, warm team
• Varied and fast-paced operational environment

If you're a transport professional who enjoys planning, problem-solving and keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

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