Transport Coordinator (Afternoon Shift)

Location: Milton Keynes 
Hours: Monday to Friday, 13:30 - 22:00 (30-minute unpaid break)
Pay Rate: £15.35 per hour
Contract: Temp to Perm

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly organised and resilient Transport Coordinator to join our busy transport operation on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with transport or logistics experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is confident communicating with drivers, and can remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.

Teamwork is at the heart of everything our client does, so we're looking for someone who is willing to support colleagues, take ownership of tasks, and contribute positively to the wider operation.

Full training will be provided, with additional responsibilities introduced as you settle into the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing transport-related emails.
• Managing Tachomaster reports and addressing driver infringements.
• Completing Northern Ireland dispatch requirements, including raising Dangerous Goods Notes where required.
• Producing trunking manifests and outloads in line with departure schedules.
• Producing radial driver manifests and dispatching routes to meet service deadlines.
• Planning oversized deliveries and arranging courier collections.
• Participating in evening network calls.
• Conducting operational walkarounds.
• Maintaining and updating driver planners.
• Supporting the wider transport operation with additional administrative and planning duties as required.

What We're Looking For
Essential

• Previous experience within a transport, logistics, distribution or fleet operation.
• Experience dealing directly with drivers and operational challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain composed and solution-focused under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong team ethic and willingness to support colleagues.
• Competent IT skills and experience using transport-related systems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Tachomaster or tachograph compliance processes.
• Dangerous Goods administration experience.
• Transport planning or dispatch experience.

What's in It for You?

• £15.35 per hour.
• Overtime paid after 40 hours worked.
• Annual pay review.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.

Apply Now

If you're an organised transport professional who enjoys working in a fast-moving operation and can build positive relationships with drivers while maintaining high operational standards, we'd love to hear from you.