Haulage Transport Coordinator, Goldthorpe Rotherham

Haulage Transport Coordinator, Goldthorpe

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Due to continued growth and expansion we are currently looking to recruit a Haulage Transport Coordinator to join our business in Goldthorpe on a permanent basis.

We’re looking for a proactive logistics, transport for freight professional to join a fast-paced transport operation, where you’ll manage subcontracted haulage operations, source transport capacity, negotiate rates, and oversee shipments from collection to delivery. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and enjoy building strong supplier relationships, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Duties:

* Develop, maintain and expand a dependable network of high-quality UK haulage subcontractors.

* Secure additional transport capacity at short notice to meet operational demands and customer requirements.

* Coordinate and assign subcontracted haulage work, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.

* Negotiate competitive pricing with suppliers while safeguarding job profitability and fostering strong long-term relationships.

* Produce and manage all relevant transport and shipping documentation, including manifests and bills of lading, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

* Monitor the progress of shipments from collection through to delivery, providing timely updates and identifying potential delays before they arise.

* Ensure all transport operations comply with relevant legislation, industry regulations and health and safety standards.

* Take ownership of operational issues, acting as the main point of contact for resolving delays, damages, losses and customer concerns.

* Proactively oversee live movements, troubleshooting and resolving challenges to maintain smooth operations.

* Identify opportunities to improve service levels, operational efficiency and profit margins.

* Assist with onboarding new business opportunities, including system updates, processing documentation and coordinating collections and deliveries.

* Collaborate closely with colleagues across the wider business to ensure all transport requirements are handled professionally, efficiently and to a high standard.

Experience and Skills:

* Previous experience within haulage, transport, logistics, freight operations or subcontractor management.

* Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively.

* Commercially aware with a proactive, target-focused approach.

* Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

* Excellent organisational and administrative skills, supported by strong knowledge of UK geography.

* Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and transport management systems.

* Positive, motivated and ambitious, with a willingness to take ownership and exceed expectations.

* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make effective decisions in a time-sensitive environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed