Transport Operations Coordinator

HR GO Recruitment; Lympne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in Hythe, Kent is seeking a skilled Transport Operations Coordinator. This full-time role involves planning and coordinating transport operations, ensuring smooth communication with drivers and customers across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years' experience in logistics or fleet planning, demonstrates strong organisational skills, and possesses good customer service abilities. Benefits include casual dress, company pension, and life insurance.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in road haulage, logistics, or fleet planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail expected.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport operations.
• Communicate with drivers on collection and delivery details.
• Monitor vehicle movements and driver activity throughout the day.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational ability

Attention to detail

Customer service

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Transport Operations Coordinator

Location: Hythe, Kent
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Pay: £28,500 - £35,000 per year (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Office-Based

Role Overview

HRGO Recruitment Ashford is seeking an experienced and proactive Transport Operations Coordinator to join a busy and growing logistics business. This is a hands‑on role requiring daily coordination with drivers, customers, and the wider transport team to ensure collections and deliveries run smoothly across the UK and Europe.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail‑driven, and confident managing both planning and customer communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily transport operations alongside the planning team.
• Communicate with drivers to provide accurate collection and delivery details.
• Monitor all vehicle movements, driver activity, and shipment progress throughout the day.
• Keep customers fully informed on job statuses, changes, and delivery confirmations.
• Reconcile transport orders and ensure all systems and databases are kept fully up to date.
• Check and file driver paperwork, timesheets, GPS data, and working time records.
• Enter customer orders into the internal invoicing system.
• Prepare weekly cost sheets for regular billed customers.
• Update customer portals and the company fleet management system.
• Support the Transport Planning Team with day‑to‑day operations.
• Respond promptly to phone calls and emails, maintaining excellent customer service.
• Carry out any additional duties assigned by the General Manager.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in road haulage, logistics, or fleet planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking ability with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Confident telephone manner and customer service approach.
• Flexible and adaptable working style with a problem‑solving attitude.
• Own transport is essential due to the location.
• Positive, team‑focused mindset and good sense of humour.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free on‑site parking
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Interested?
Apply today or contact HRGO Recruitment - Ashford Branch for more information.