Transport / Operations Coordinator

Recruitment Helpline; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Orkney is seeking an experienced Transport / Operations Coordinator. The successful candidate will oversee transportation activities, ensure fleet compliance, and maintain high customer service levels. Ideal for individuals with experience in the aggregate or construction industry. The role offers a competitive salary and may provide accommodation.

Benefits

Accommodation may be available

Qualifications

• Experience liaising with subcontractors, quarry/managers and operations managers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport activities and ensure fleet compliance.
• Coordinate resources and facilitate communication.
• Manage administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Experience in the aggregate/construction industry

Proactive approach to booking transport and coordinating operations

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Tools

IOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Transport / Operations Coordinator to join a well-established company!

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary of £42,500 Plus Per Annum, Depending on Experience & Qualifications.

Location: Orkney KW17.

About The Role

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day transport activities, ensuring compliance across the fleet, supporting drivers and maintaining a high level of service for customers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day transport activities and ensure fleet compliance; support drivers and maintain customer service levels.
• Coordinate resources, facilitate communication, solve operational problems and manage administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with hauliers, businesses, staff, and liaise with Sub-contractors, Quarry Manager and Ready-mix Concrete Operations Manager to maintain service levels.
• Booking transport, shipping, arranging external haulage, organising truck maintenance (MOTs/repairs/brake tests) and ensuring relevant legislation is adhered to (health and safety regulation; IOSH qualification desirable).
• Assist with organising, planning and prioritising workload in a multi-task environment.

Qualifications / Candidate Requirements

• Experience in the aggregate/construction industry.
• Proactive approach to booking transport and coordinating operations.
• Experience liaising with subcontractors, quarry/managers and operations managers.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and industry best practices; IOSH qualification desirable.

Accommodation may be available.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.