Transport Coordinator - Nights

Are you an experienced transport professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can keep operations running smoothly throughout the night?

We are looking for a Night Transport Coordinator to join our transport team and take responsibility for coordinating our night-time transport operation. Reporting to the Transport Office Manager, you will coordinate drivers, vehicles, deliveries and collections throughout the night, ensuring operations are safe, efficient and delivered to schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate and monitor vehicle movements throughout the night shift

Allocate work to the driving team

Track deliveries and collections, ensuring schedules and service level agreements are met

Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and operational teams

Respond proactively to delays, breakdowns, accidents and other operational issues

Monitor driver hours, Working Time Directive requirements and tachograph compliance

Ensure all transport documentation is completed accurately and maintained

Update transport management systems and maintain accurate records

Produce shift reports and detailed handovers for the day operations team

Investigate and resolve customer service issues relating to transport activity

Ensure compliance with health and safety, fleet and transport legislation

Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise fleet utilisation and operational efficiency

Key Experience / Skills:

Strong organisational and planning skills

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Good attention to detail

The ability to remain calm under pressure

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and transport management systems

Knowledge of driver hours regulations and transport compliance requirements

A proactive and results-focused approach

A strong customer-service mindset

The flexibility to respond to changing operational demands

A professional attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed