Transport Coordinator

A nationwide leading timber merchant seeks a Transport Coordinator to join their branch in Newport. The successful candidate will oversee logistics and transportation operations.

Salary and Hours

• Monday - Friday 07:30 - 16:30
• £30k - £32k

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all vehicles are maintained to legal requirements.
• Monitoring the use of vehicles using telematics and GPS systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensuring the fleet complies with all relevant laws and regulations, including vehicle safety, driver hours, and environmental standards.
• Managing licenses, permits, and certifications for vehicles and drivers.
• Implementing safety protocols and ensuring that the transport operations adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Optimising routes for efficiency, cost, and timely delivery.
• Coordinating vehicle and driver schedules.
• Coordinating with the yard to prioritise orders, ensuring timely picking for delivery.
• Driver management, recruiting, training, and supervising drivers, including managing their schedules and performance.
• Maintaining good relationships with clients.
• Addressing any transport-related issues that arise, including delays, accidents, or customer complaints.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Transport Coordinator or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of transport regulations and legal requirements.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in fleet management and route planning.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Proficiency in transport management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer literate with the ability to navigate our systems, emails, and Microsoft Office Suite.