Details:
- Salary: £31,800 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Salfords Surrey
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Fleet & Transport Coordinator
Location: Salfords, Surrey
Salary: £31,800 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Talented People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a well-established distribution business for an experienced Fleet & Transport Coordinator to join their Operations team based in Salfords.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining transport coordination, fleet administration, driver support and day-to-day operational duties. Working closely with the Transport Manager and wider operations team, you'll play an important part in ensuring deliveries run efficiently, vehicles are maintained to a high standard and drivers have everything they need to complete their daily routes successfully.
This would be a great opportunity for someone with previous experience within transport, fleet or logistics who enjoys a busy operational environment and is confident communicating with drivers and coordinating multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate daily transport operations, supporting efficient route and driver planning
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Communicate with drivers throughout the day, ensuring they have all information required to complete their routes
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Maintain accurate vehicle records, including defects, corrective actions, maintenance and vehicle condition
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Monitor vehicle safety, security and general presentation
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Ensure deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and within agreed timescales
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Process and maintain accurate delivery documentation and Proof of Delivery (POD) records
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Work closely with the wider team to resolve transport, delivery and customer queries
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Prepare and communicate daily driver briefs, including customer requirements and operational updates
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Support continuous improvement across transport operations, identifying opportunities to improve route and vehicle efficiency
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Carry out driver performance assessments and accompany drivers periodically to review health & safety, customer service, efficiency and driving compliance
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Provide driver cover when required
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Ensure company vehicles are maintained, compliant and available for operational requirements
Experience & Requirements
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Previous experience within Transport, Fleet, Logistics or Distribution
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Good understanding of transport operations and vehicle compliance
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Confident communicating with drivers and coordinating day-to-day transport activities
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Good attention to detail and confident maintaining accurate records and documentation
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Strong understanding of health & safety within a transport or logistics environment
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment
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Full UK driving licence
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Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a wider team
What's on Offer?
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£31,800 per annum
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Permanent, full-time position
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Monday to Friday working hours
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6:00am – 3:00pm
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No weekend working
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Varied role combining fleet, transport and operational responsibilities
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Opportunity to join an established and growing business
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Supportive team environment
If you're an experienced Fleet & Transport Coordinator looking for your next permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you