Transport Coordinator

Transport Coordinator - 25,000-30,000 + Benefits
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Sector: Manufacturing / Engineering / Logistics
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 (DOE)

We're currently supporting a respected and growing manufacturer in the Corby area in their search for a dedicated Transport Coordinator to join their Customer Support and Logistics team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and organised individual with transport and logistics experience, especially in import/export operations.

In this role, you'll be responsible for coordinating daily transport operations across the UK and Europe, managing bookings and documentation, and providing excellent customer support. You'll join a small but growing team where collaboration and taking initiative are highly valued. This is a busy, hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys variety and working under pressure with a calm and professional approach.

• Coordinate daily transport schedules, including imports and exports.
  
• Be the primary contact for both customers and suppliers.
  
• Handle transport quotes, bookings, and resolve any related queries.
  
• Manage vehicle loading plans and optimise route efficiency.
  
• Maintain operational planners and spreadsheets accurately.
  
• Support customer order and delivery processes, from enquiry to final resolution.
  
• Handle claims, returns, and damage issues professionally.
  
• Ensure all transport documentation (including import/export) is correctly completed.
  
• Liaise across departments to resolve logistical or customer service issues.
  

• Strong transport coordination experience, including UK and EU logistics.
  
• Solid understanding of import/export documentation and processes.
  
• Confident communicator, both over the phone and via email.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
  
• Calm, professional and highly organised under pressure.
  
• A proactive team player who is also comfortable working independently.
  

• 42 hours per week
  
• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  
• Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  

• Competitive salary between 25,000 - 30,000, depending on experience.
  
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
  
• Company pension scheme.
  
• A supportive, dynamic work environment with long-term development potential.
  

Note: This job description is a summary and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

What to do next...

If you are interested in this role, please contact Mark Boyes at Barker Ross on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).

We manage roles across the construction sector, I specifically specialise in MMC & White-Collar Construction recruitment, we are keen to speak to good candidates for permanent and temporary recruitment.

If this is not the ideal role for you but you are interested in roles of this type, please do not hesitate to give me a call or email your CV to me (url removed) #INDBRK

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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