Transport Co-ordinator

Yusen Logistics; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Transport Co-ordinator in Derby to manage delivery operations. Responsibilities include coordinating deliveries, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate paperwork. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of transport procedures and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £29,691.59 and various benefits including a pension scheme and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

25 days' holidays

Company pension scheme

Free eye test

Critical illness cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Free car parking

Mental Health First Aiders support

Access to online GP

Qualifications

• Good understanding of transport procedures including WTD and EU Driver regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer deliveries, including briefing and debriefing drivers.
• Ensure accurate paperwork and timely escalation of issues to the Transport Supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety and transport mandatory procedures.
• Support audit work and target achievement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Transport Co-ordinator – Yusen Logistics (Derby)

We’re looking for two Transport Co-ordinators to join the team at our Toyota Site in Derby. The role follows a weekly rotating shift pattern of 05:00 – 14:00, 13:00 – 22:00 and 21:00 – 06:00.

Role Summary

As a Transport Co-ordinator, you will support the coordination of delivery operations for goods leaving the busy Derby site. You will brief and debrief drivers, ensure accurate paperwork, and escalates any issues or abnormalities to the Transport Supervisor. You will also ensure compliance with all health and safety and transport mandatory procedures for employees and visitors, support audit work and target achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer deliveries, including briefing and debriefing drivers in a prompt, efficient manner.
• Ensure accurate paperwork and timely escalation of issues to the Transport Supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety and transport mandatory procedures for staff and visitors.
• Support audit work and target achievement.

Qualifications

• A good understanding of transport procedures including WTD (Working Time Directive) and EU Driver regulations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Salary of £29,691.59 per annum.
• 25 days' holidays (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days of volunteer leave per year.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free eye test.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Critical illness cover.
• My Strength Wellbeing App.
• Mental Health First Aiders support.
• Tailored development and career opportunities.
• Free car parking.
• Opportunity to join a forward‑thinking company.
• Up to 25% off gym membership and high‑street vouchers.
• Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service.

Additional Information

Other organisations may call this role Transport Assistant, Logistics Co‑ordinator, Transport Service Co‑ordinator, Distribution and Logistics Co‑ordinator, Transport and Despatch Co‑ordinator or Transport Compliance Co‑ordinator.

Requirements

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Yusen Logistics is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of personal circumstances.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage