Transport Coordinator - Nights

We’re currently partnering with a well-established and growing logistics business to recruit an experienced Night Transport Operations Coordinator for their busy overnight operation in Birchwood.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation in the market, an impressive customer portfolio and a leadership team that genuinely invests in its people and long-term growth. The company continues to expand and has built a collaborative culture where operational teams are trusted to make decisions and drive service excellence.

This role would suit someone from a transport planning, traffic, fleet or logistics coordination background who enjoys a fast-paced environment and thrives on keeping operations running smoothly overnight.

The Opportunity Working as part of the night operations team, you’ll play a key role in coordinating transport activity, supporting drivers and ensuring customer expectations are consistently achieved.

You’ll be responsible for monitoring live operations, reacting quickly to operational challenges and keeping communication flowing between drivers, customers and internal teams throughout the shift.

This is a hands-on operational role where no two nights are the same.

Key Responsibilities
Coordinating and overseeing overnight transport operations
Planning and allocating work effectively across drivers and vehicles
Monitoring live deliveries and responding to operational issues in real time
Maintaining regular communication with customers regarding service updates
Supporting drivers with route queries, delays, breakdowns and site issues
Ensuring transport compliance, driver hours and operational procedures are followed
Updating transport and tracking systems accurately throughout the shift
Managing shift handovers and ensuring clear operational communication between teams
Supporting overall fleet utilisation and service performance targets About You
We’re keen to speak with candidates who have experience within transport, logistics or fleet operations and are comfortable working in a busy, reactive environment.

You’ll ideally have:

Previous experience within transport planning or logistics operations
A good understanding of driver hours and transport compliance
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly under pressure
Excellent communication skills with both drivers and customers
Confidence working independently on night shifts
Experience using transport systems, tracking platforms or planning software
A proactive and organised approach with strong attention to detail What’s On Offer

4 nights on, 4 nights off
6pm-6am
Holiday loyalty scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity package
Wellbeing support
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Strong customer base and modern operation
Long-term progression opportunities and training
Friendly, collaborative working environment
Competitive salary and benefits package If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact within a growing operation, we’d love to hear from you