Fleet & Transport Coordinator

Fleet & Transport Coordinator

Location: Salfords, Surrey
Salary: £31,800 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Talented People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a well-established distribution business for an experienced Fleet & Transport Coordinator to join their Operations team based in Salfords.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining transport coordination, fleet administration, driver support and day-to-day operational duties. Working closely with the Transport Manager and wider operations team, you'll play an important part in ensuring deliveries run efficiently, vehicles are maintained to a high standard and drivers have everything they need to complete their daily routes successfully.

This would be a great opportunity for someone with previous experience within transport, fleet or logistics who enjoys a busy operational environment and is confident communicating with drivers and coordinating multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport operations, supporting efficient route and driver planning

• Communicate with drivers throughout the day, ensuring they have all information required to complete their routes

• Maintain accurate vehicle records, including defects, corrective actions, maintenance and vehicle condition

• Monitor vehicle safety, security and general presentation

• Ensure deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and within agreed timescales

• Process and maintain accurate delivery documentation and Proof of Delivery (POD) records

• Work closely with the wider team to resolve transport, delivery and customer queries

• Prepare and communicate daily driver briefs, including customer requirements and operational updates

• Support continuous improvement across transport operations, identifying opportunities to improve route and vehicle efficiency

• Carry out driver performance assessments and accompany drivers periodically to review health & safety, customer service, efficiency and driving compliance

• Provide driver cover when required

• Ensure company vehicles are maintained, compliant and available for operational requirements

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience within Transport, Fleet, Logistics or Distribution

• Good understanding of transport operations and vehicle compliance

• Confident communicating with drivers and coordinating day-to-day transport activities

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Good attention to detail and confident maintaining accurate records and documentation

• Strong understanding of health & safety within a transport or logistics environment

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment

• Full UK driving licence

• Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a wider team

What's on Offer?

• £31,800 per annum

• Permanent, full-time position

• Monday to Friday working hours

• 6:00am – 3:00pm

• No weekend working

• Varied role combining fleet, transport and operational responsibilities

• Opportunity to join an established and growing business

• Supportive team environment

If you're an experienced Fleet & Transport Coordinator looking for your next permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.