Transport & Logistics Coordinator — Keep Deliveries On Time

ACS Staffing Solutions; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport Coordinator – Logistics & Operations based in Bedford is seeking a driven professional to join a busy operations team. This temporary role offers £17.32 per hour with immediate start and is ideal for someone with experience in transport, logistics or shipping.

You will coordinate deliveries, liaise with transport companies, and work closely with warehouse and customer service to ensure timely and cost-effective shipments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, shipping or distribution.
• Experience arranging deliveries and working with transport companies.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Confident dealing with delivery issues and finding solutions.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work in a busy environment and manage different tasks.
• A positive, hands-on approach and the ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Organising daily deliveries and collections for both business and individual customers.
• Booking shipments and liaising with transport companies such as DHL, DPD, UPS, Royal Mail, Evri and Amazon.
• Tracking deliveries and dealing with any delays or delivery problems.
• Communicating with transport companies to make sure deliveries run on time.
• Monitoring transport costs and checking delivery charges.
• Helping organise transport capacity during busy periods.
• Coordinating UK and international shipments, including hazardous goods where required.
• Working closely with warehouse and customer service teams to resolve any issues.
• Making sure transport operations run efficiently and customers receive a good service.

Skills

Transport experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Transport Coordinator – Logistics & Operations based in Bedford is seeking a driven professional to join a busy operations team. This temporary role offers £17.32 per hour with immediate start and is ideal for someone with experience in transport, logistics or shipping.

You will coordinate deliveries, liaise with transport companies, and work closely with warehouse and customer service to ensure timely and cost-effective shipments.