Logistics Coordinator

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Location: Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5EZSalary: £28,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)

Cargoes Ltd, established in 2003, specialises in vehicle movement services for a range of clients including leasing companies, major daily rentals, dealer groups, and manufacturers.

Their fleet of drivers carries out services such as:

• Vehicle movements via trade plates
• Inspect and collect services for the leasing sector
• Handover of new retail vehicles for dealers and leasing companies

About the Role:Cargoes Ltd is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Vehicle Movement Allocator to join their allocations team based in Grange Park, Northampton.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a fast-paced, high-volume role in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in the driven vehicle delivery industry
• Strong driver management skills and a deep understanding of a driver’s role and challenges on the road
• Ability to build strong relationships and act as the first point of contact for the driving team
• Confident communication skills to identify and report operational issues before they escalate
• Calm, positive, and capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• A people management mindset with a focus on customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and operational efficiency

Key Responsibilities:

• Taking orders over the phone and via email
• Planning routes for up to 30 drivers across the country using public transport
• Liaising with customers to ensure vehicles are ready for collection
• Inputting data into internal systems
• Daily communication and coordination with drivers
• Problem solving and thinking outside the box to manage logistical challenges
• Updating internal and external systems with PODs (Proof of Delivery) and POCs (Proof of Collection)

This is a critical role in a customer-centric business, where KPIs focus on efficiency and delivery success. The right candidate will play a key role in improving performance and contributing to company growth and profitability.