Transport Co-Ordinator

&#(phone number removed); Widnes, WA8 0GG
&#(phone number removed); £36,183 per annum + Overtime + On-Call Allowance
&#(phone number removed); Full Time | Permanent
&#(phone number removed); Monday to Friday | Rotating Shifts

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Co-ordinator to join a leading national transport and logistics operation within the tanker haulage sector.

This is a fast-paced role where you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of LGV vehicles and trailers across the UK while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining operational compliance.

Rotating weekly shifts:

• 06:00 – 14:00
• 14:00 – 22:00
• 22:00 – 06:00 (cover only with additional allowance)

37.5 hours per week with overtime opportunities and weekend on-call cover on a rota basis.

As a Transport Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Planning and coordinating driver and vehicle movements
• Managing daily transport plans and rotas
• Monitoring delivery performance and KPI targets
• Liaising with drivers, customers and operational teams
• Ensuring compliance with WTD and drivers’ hours regulations
• Maintaining high levels of customer service
• Managing operational issues and responding to changing demands
• Supporting driver wages, expenses and holiday planning
• Ensuring all H&S procedures are followed and incidents reported correctly

• Previous experience within transport/logistics planning or coordination
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK
• Experience working within a fast-paced operational environment
• Good understanding of drivers’ hours and transport compliance
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to problem solve and work under pressure
• IT competent with experience using transport planning systems and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Microlise or similar systems advantageous

• Competitive salary + overtime opportunities
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Long-term career opportunities within a well-established and growing business

Please note:
All offers of employment are subject to Right to Work checks, Basic DBS clearance and Drug & Alcohol screening.

Apply now to join a professional and growing transport operation where no two days are the same.