At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the logistics team with admin tasks and ensure smooth daily operations.
- Company: Join a leading national logistics operation with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid overtime, and 23 days annual leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with structured learning and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in logistics with potential for permanent growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics or operational administration is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 33000 £ per year.
The opportunity
This is a 6 month contract, starting ASAP, you need to have access to your own transport and be located within an hour of CO6.
An established national logistics operation is looking for a highly organised Logistics Administrator to support its busy transport planning team.
You will keep the administrative side of daily operations running smoothly, making sure drivers, field teams and planners have the information, bookings and support they need to deliver customer work effectively.
This role does not involve planning or designing delivery routes.
It is an excellent opportunity for someone with logistics, transport or fast-paced operational administration experience who would like to develop into a Transport Logistics Planner.
The initial appointment is a six-month fixed-term contract, with the aim of progressing into a permanent Planner opportunity.
- What you’ll be doing
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the transport and logistics planning team.
- Book hotels, accommodation and ad-hoc travel for drivers and field-based colleagues.
- Prepare and update job information, work instructions, site-access details and customer requirements.
- Act as a communication link between planners, drivers, field teams, sales colleagues and operational managers.
- Monitor shared inboxes, calls and Teams messages, passing information to the appropriate colleague and following up actions.
- Maintain accurate records, trackers and operational systems, ensuring information is current and complete.
- Support the administration of vehicle availability, maintenance bookings, servicing, MOTs and reported defects.
- Assist with service-area charges, receipts, purchase information and other delivery-related administration.
- Help collate information for operational reports, customer updates and cost tracking.
- Respond professionally to routine customer and internal queries, escalating operational or planning decisions appropriately.
- Provide additional coordination support during busy periods and operational incidents.
- What we’re looking for
- Experience in logistics, transport, fleet, scheduling or another busy operational administration environment.
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage several priorities at once.
- A confident communicator who can liaise professionally with drivers, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- A calm, practical and proactive approach when plans change or urgent requests arise.
- Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel, and confidence learning new systems.
- Reliable follow-through: you keep accurate records, chase outstanding actions and make sure tasks are completed.
- An interest in developing a longer-term career in transport and logistics planning.
- Useful, but not essential
- Experience supporting transport planners, drivers, field-service teams or time-critical deliveries.
- Awareness of drivers’ hours, Working Time Directive requirements or fleet compliance.
- Experience booking accommodation and travel for a mobile workforce.
- What’s on offer
- Salary of £32,000–£33,000, depending on experience.
- Monday-to-Friday working, 8am–6pm, with paid overtime opportunities available.
- A six-month fixed-term contract with the potential to progress into a permanent Transport Logistics Planner role.
- Structured exposure to transport operations and the opportunity to learn from an experienced planning team.
- 23 days’ annual leave plus
Logistics Operations Coordinator in Colchester employer: Mosaic Recruitment Ltd.,
As an Interim Fleet and Workshop Manager, you will join a dynamic team that values leadership and operational excellence in a supportive work environment. Our company prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring you can enhance your skills while contributing to a compliant and efficient fleet management system. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a competitive salary and a culture that fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
