Transport Operations Coordinator

Driver Hire Manchester; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Progression in transport sector

Job summary

Driver Hire Canterbury is recruiting a Transport Assistant for a permanent, full-time role within a busy transport operation in Canterbury.

You will support route scheduling, transport administration, weighbridge processes, and driver assistance, ensuring on-time deliveries and high customer service levels.

Eligible candidates will have experience in transport, logistics, or office administration and enjoy a fast-paced environment with accurate record keeping and compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within transport, logistics, or office administration preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good IT and administration skills.
• Ability to work accurately within tight timescales.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Knowledge of transport compliance or Operator Licence requirements is advantageous.
• Permanent and stable employment.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to progress within the transport and logistics sector.

Responsibilities

• Carry out transport administration duties to ensure Operator Licence compliance is maintained to a high standard
• Assist with route scheduling to ensure efficient and timely delivery planning
• Collect and record KPI data for analysis and performance monitoring
• Communicate with sales teams, operations staff, customers, and drivers via telephone and email
• Provide day-to-day support to drivers
• Manage delivery and despatch paperwork
• Operate weighbridge processes
• Process Goods Advised paperwork
• Respond to operational challenges and communicate issues promptly to the relevant teams
• Occasionally assist with driving duties where required

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Driver Hire Canterbury is recruiting a Transport Assistant for a permanent, full-time role within a busy transport operation in Canterbury.

You will support route scheduling, transport administration, weighbridge processes, and driver assistance, ensuring on-time deliveries and high customer service levels.

Eligible candidates will have experience in transport, logistics, or office administration and enjoy a fast-paced environment with accurate record keeping and compliance.