Transport and Logistics Coordinator

Transport and Logistics Coordinator

Location: Wells, Somerset

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum

With over 40 years of experience, Serious Stages is a leading supplier providing stages and supporting structures to the live events and film industries.

We work with some of the biggest names in the business including Glastonbury Festival, Leeds and Reading Festivals, Download, Latitude, Wireless, and more. We also specialise in the design and installation of temporary and semi-permanent buildings for the film and TV industry.

With multi-national partners, our teams work across the globe, building exceptional facilities for the entertainment industry.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport and Logistics Coordinator to join our Operations team, working in Wells, Somerset.

The start date for this role will be in January 2027.

What you will be doing:

Being the first point of contact for our drivers, communicating morning and afternoon vehicle movement plans to suit live job requirements.
Work closely with drivers to ensure legal driving hours are adhered to and include regular taco checks.
Work with the wider team, to ensure smooth and efficient transportation of kit to the intended destination within strict timelines.
Communicate to relevant sites regarding stock movements.
Maintain truck and trailer inspections, MOT and service records.
Maintain daily trucking records for yearly comparison across jobs, including records of costs for vehicles and trailers.
Assist with booking Carnet exports, planning delivery movements with third-party suppliers and maintaining all the Carnet administration.
Coordinate the planning and delivery of containers and flights for freight shipping for international projects.
Working as part of the operations team, you will be providing day to day support to the on-site crew working across the UK & Ireland.
Supporting with crew transport requirements, booking ferries, flights and assisting with fleet repairs and services.
Support with wider communication to the crew teams and suppliers, as required,
General administrative support with emails and telephone calls.
Who you are:

Previous knowledge of HGV transportation planning is essential, minimum of one or two years experience.
Must have a good understanding of HGV transport legislation and compliance.
Must have experience of working in a similar role in the United Kingdom.
Experience working in a busy office environment, minimum of two years experience.
A strong knowledge of tachograph regulations.
Proficient in data entry and analysis using tools such Excel.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
Attention to detail to maintain accurate records and identify discrepancies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Have a positive and enthusiastic attitude, with a process driven work ethic and be willing to learn.
Flexibility - able to adapt approach when individuals or the situation requires.
This role will require working evenings and weekends on a rota, during the Festival season.
A valid Driving License is required for this role.
This role is based full time in Wells, Somerset, so you must be able to commute daily to the office.
No agency applications will be considered for the role.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Serious Stages, please do not hesitate to apply
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed