Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Type: Full-time, office-based role
The Role
An established and growing construction manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Logistics Coordinator to support its transport and delivery operations across the UK. This is a hands-on, office-based role responsible for the day-to-day planning, coordination, and control of transport activities supporting live construction projects and factory output.
Working closely with internal teams and external hauliers, the Logistics Coordinator will act as the central point of control for daily transport planning, ensuring that products, materials, and equipment are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The role plays a critical part in maintaining project timelines, managing transport risk, and controlling delivery costs within a fast-paced construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily transport and delivery requirements to support manufacturing output and live construction projects
- Liaise with external hauliers, drivers, customers, site managers, project teams, and suppliers to ensure smooth delivery operations
- Ensure timely and efficient delivery of products, materials, and equipment in line with agreed programmes
- Manage and resolve transport issues including delays, route restrictions, site access constraints, breakdowns, and last-minute changes
- Coordinate abnormal and oversized loads, including route planning, permits, and compliance with road and site regulations
- Monitor transport performance and provide regular delivery and logistics reports
- Track, chase, and maintain accurate Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation
- Monitor transport costs and support basic cost control and budget management
- Maintain accurate transport records and documentation in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements
- Work proactively with internal teams to improve planning efficiency, reduce disruption, and support continuous improvement across logistics operations
- Strong experience in logistics coordination, transport planning, or fleet management
- Experience within the construction, manufacturing, or similar operational environment is strongly preferred
- Proven experience coordinating multiple daily deliveries across live sites
- Good understanding of construction site operations, delivery sequencing, and access constraints
- Strong knowledge of transport planning, routing, and scheduling
- Understanding of road transport regulations, permits, and load restrictions, including abnormal loads
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
- Strong communication skills, able to deal confidently with site teams, hauliers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
- Proven problem-solving ability when handling delays, breakdowns, or urgent transport requirements
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight delivery and project deadlines
- High attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and record-keeping
- Cost awareness and basic understanding of transport cost control
- A key operational role within a growing manufacturing business
- Direct involvement in national construction projects
- Long-term opportunity to develop within logistics and transport operations during a period of business growth