NCG Sort Yard Coordinator

Location: DHL Aviation, East Midlands Airport

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 21:00 - 05:30 (40 hours per week, flexibility required)

Department: Operations - NCG

Grade: N

Kick start your career with the #1 Best Workplace in Europe

At DHL, our people are our superpower. As the most international company in the world, we connect over 220 countries with a team of 500,000+ colleagues, delivering time-critical parcels across the globe. DHL Aviation UK forms part of DHL Express, playing a key role in keeping our network moving. We’re proud to create an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

You’ll get amazing benefits while building your future:

• Competitive salary + shift allowance
• Annual bonus (up to 5%)
• Free onsite parking
• Pension (up to 6% company contribution)
• My DHL Rewards – discounts at 3,000+ retailers
• Private medical (after 12 months)
• Spark – wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• CIS Induction Week

About the Role

As an NCG Sort Yard Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in keeping DHL’s transport network running smoothly by coordinating yard operations, ensuring trailers are safe and roadworthy, managing third-party contractors, and supporting operational performance. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you’ll drive communication, maintain high safety standards, and help deliver efficient, reliable linehaul operations across the network.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure coordination of trailer checks to confirm they are in safe, roadworthy condition before entering the network
• Maintain relationships with external partners (truck operators and subcontractors)
• Cascade network changes affecting Road Operations and wider business functions
• Maintain strong communication with Operations Manager, Ramp, NCG, Sort, ACS, Service Quality, and QCC
• Support awareness and reporting of Road Operations performance and statistics
• Promote open two-way communication and feedback across teams
• Support the Road Operations leadership team with daily operational updates and solutions
• Drive and share best practices across Road Operations
• Manage onsite Linehaul 3rd Party Contractors
• Contribute to planning with internal departments (e.g. Facilities/Maintenance)
• Support training
• Operate GSE to support Yard and Winter Operations
• Build strong relationships with 3rd Party Handling/ACS to support Special Handling

What You’ll Bring

• Full UK driving licence
• Logistics and supply chain knowledge
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to support Special Handling requests
• Ability to operate Yard GSE and support Winter Operations
• HGV licence (desirable)
• DHL operational knowledge (beneficial)
• Proficiency in logistics systems/software (beneficial)

Closing Date: 11th September 2026

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to make your recruitment journey smooth, transparent, and engaging. Our process often includes competency-based interviews, so be ready to share your achievements and experiences. We encourage you to ask questions along the way – recruitment is a two-way process, and we want to make sure DHL is right for you too.

Important Information

Due to the nature of our business and CAA regulations, all candidates must provide a full 5-year employment history, and a Criminal Record Check will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.