Transport Coordinator
Vector Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location: Horsham
Salary: £34,320 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced Transport Coordinator, Fleet Coordinator or Logistics Coordinator looking for your next opportunity within the utilities, construction or civil engineering sector?
Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing specialist contractor delivering major utilities projects across the South of the UK. They are looking for a highly organised Transport Coordinator to join their busy operations team in Horsham.
This is a key role responsible for coordinating vehicles, plant, equipment and personnel to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.
The Role
Working closely with operational teams, drivers, suppliers and site personnel, you'll play a vital role in keeping projects moving by:
- Coordinating the daily movement of vehicles, plant, equipment and personnel
- Scheduling transport and resources to meet operational requirements
- Liaising with drivers, suppliers, hire companies and site teams to manage deliveries and collections
- Monitoring fleet utilisation, vehicle servicing, MOTs and compliance records
- Maintaining accurate transport schedules, fleet records and operational reports
- Assisting with route planning and resolving day-to-day logistical issues
- Supporting project mobilisation and demobilisation activities
- Ensuring all transport activities comply with company procedures and relevant legislation
About You
We're looking for someone with excellent organisational skills who can confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Transport Coordinator, Fleet Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, Planner or Resource Coordinator
- Experience using transport scheduling or fleet management systems
- Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with drivers, suppliers and operational teams
- Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience within construction, utilities, drainage or civil engineering would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £34,320 per annum
- Pension scheme and additional company benefits
- Ongoing training and excellent career progression opportunities
- Friendly and supportive team environment
If you're an experienced Transport Coordinator looking to join a growing business where your organisational skills will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Lauren at Vector Recruitment Solutions on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
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