Transport Co-Ordinator - Hemel Hempstead
Are you looking to begin 2026 with an exciting new job to step into?
Think Specialist Recruitment are exclusively working with an award-winning company operating in the international logistics and transport industry. Based in Hemel Hempstead, our client are looking to recruit a Transport Planner to join their thriving team.
The ideal candidate with have strong prior experience working as a transport planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating international road transport operations, managing complex activities to ensure smooth and efficient deliveries across multiple countries.
This is a full-time role, working from Monday to Friday, typically either 8.30 to 17.00 or 9.00 to 17.30. Please note before applying; due to location, we can only consider candidates that drive and have access to a vehicle.
On offer is a competitive salary (£30,000 - £32,000) plus excellent benefits including:
* 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
* Company bonus scheme
* Hybrid working.
* Private Health Insurance.
* Enhanced Company Pension Scheme.
* Employee incentive programme
* Free parking.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and schedule daily international and cross-border road transport operations, optimising routes and resources.
* Collaborate closely with drivers and partners to ensure schedules are met and operations remain on track
* Monitor vehicle movements to ensure smooth, efficient transport flows.
* Proactively monitor orders, prioritise outstanding shipments, and ensure everything is processed and delivered on schedule.
* Manage collections and deliveries, ensuring all transport data is recorded and maintained accurately in the system.
* Manage queries with a focus on prompt resolution to ensure consistently high service quality.
* Maintain high service standards by managing transport processes with precision and attention to detail.
What We're Looking For:
* Significant operational experience and a proven track record in a comparable role within an international transport and logistics environment.
* Good understanding of legal compliance and regulations.
* Mature personality and confident with excellent interpersonal skills - must be able to manage challenging interactions with hauliers and drivers, while always maintaining a respectful and solution-oriented approach.
* High energy and results-oriented, able to tackle problems involving variables in non-standardised situations.
* Proactive attitude, taking ownership of tasks and responsibilities without requiring continuous oversight.
* Thrives when working independently. Capable of making decisions and handling any situation that may arise within the team or across different areas of the business.
* Able to work under pressure - the logistics industry is fast-paced, and the candidate must handle high-pressure situations, particularly during peak seasons, while maintaining a structured and solution-driven mindset.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage competing priorities effectively
* Quick learner - must be able to quickly understand our Transport Management System and company processes.
* Excellent communication skills and professional manners - as the role involves frequent interaction with management, customers, and hauliers.
* Proficient in MS Office - experience with Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Office 365 is required.
Looking for the next step in your career? Think Specialist Recruitment.
Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support