On-Site Transport Leader & Route Optimizer

Samat; Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Samat in Fredrikstad, Norway, is seeking a Transportleader to oversee daily transport planning on site. Based at the office in Fredrikstad, the role includes scheduling vehicles, assigning routes, and ensuring safe, on-time deliveries and pickups.

You will monitor transport performance, resolve incidents, maintain documentation, and coordinate with drivers and external partners. A commitment to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement will help foster a positive, collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport coordination, logistics planning, or fleet management.
• Knowledge of transport safety standards, traffic regulations, and best practices for on-site operations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with drivers, colleagues, and external partners.
• Proven ability to solve problems under time pressure, manage incidents, and make sound operational decisions.
• Comfort using digital tools and basic IT systems for planning, tracking administration, and reporting transport activities.
• High level of reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining accurate documentation.
• Relevant vocational training or education in logistics, transport, or a related field is beneficial.
• Experience working in or with Scandinavian transport environments and proficiency in a Scandinavian language or English is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily transport planning, including scheduling vehicles and routes.
• Ensure deliveries and pickups are carried out safely and on time.
• Monitor transport performance and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain transport documentation and update schedules.
• Support compliance with safety and traffic regulations.
• Promote continuous improvement and teamwork in operations.

Skills

Transport coordination

Logistics planning

Fleet management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Digital tools

Attention to detail

Education

Vocational training or education in logistics, transport, or a related field

Job description

Samat in Fredrikstad, Norway, is seeking a Transportleader to oversee daily transport planning on site. Based at the office in Fredrikstad, the role includes scheduling vehicles, assigning routes, and ensuring safe, on-time deliveries and pickups.

You will monitor transport performance, resolve incidents, maintain documentation, and coordinate with drivers and external partners. A commitment to safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement will help foster a positive, collaborative work culture.