Transport & Logistics Coordinator - Lead Driver Scheduling

AX UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£28,800 per annum

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Private Healthcare (optional)

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Wellbeing tools

Career development

Volunteering day

Job summary

AX UK seeks a proactive Transport Assistant to coordinate Executive Drivers and vehicle movements across a defined area. You will help ensure efficient resource use and meet departmental targets while delivering exceptional client service.

The role offers £28,800 per year, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, optional private healthcare, life assurance, wellbeing tools, and development opportunities in a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy transport or logistics environment (preferred but not essential).
• Strong people management skills, including handling attendance and disciplinary issues.
• Excellent logistical planning and resource management abilities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• High-level administrative and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of Executive Drivers, ensuring optimal use of time and resources.
• Schedule vehicle deliveries, collections, and movements to meet client needs and service standards.
• Confirm delivery arrangements with clients in a timely, proactive manner.
• Allocate jobs with full instructions and all necessary paperwork.
• Monitor driver and vehicle locations to ensure timely arrivals and cost-effective routing.
• Identify and resolve logistical issues in real time.
• Support and coach new starters, providing on-the-job training.

Skills

People management

Logistics planning

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AX UK seeks a proactive Transport Assistant to coordinate Executive Drivers and vehicle movements across a defined area. You will help ensure efficient resource use and meet departmental targets while delivering exceptional client service.

The role offers £28,800 per year, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, optional private healthcare, life assurance, wellbeing tools, and development opportunities in a supportive, inclusive workplace.