Transport Coordinator
Woodbridge Suffolk
Flexible time working - 40 weeks per year | 40 hours per week, Monday to Saturday
Looking to join a well-established organisation with a strong community focus
Are you an experienced transport or logistics professional with a passion for operational excellence, compliance, and delivering a safe, high-quality passenger service
Were recruiting a Transport Coordinator to lead and develop passenger transport operations for a respected organisation based on the outskirts of Woodbridge, Suffolk.
This role requires experience in transport coordination or fleet management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to confidently oversee compliance, customer relationships and operational planning. You will take full responsibility for the transport function, managing fleet operations, leading drivers and support staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous service improvement.
What youll be doing:
Leading, supervising and developing drivers and passenger assistants, fostering a professional, accountable and safety-first culture
Planning and coordinating daily passenger routes, ensuring optimum capacity, efficiency and reliability
Acting as the first point of contact for transport enquiries, managing feedback and resolving complaints with professionalism and care
Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy, compliant and maintained in accordance with UK legislation, including licence checks, permits and defect reporting
Overseeing additional transport requirements during peak periods, including coordinating airport and rail transfers
Supporting annual budget preparation and monitoring expenditure, identifying efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
Were looking for someone who is:
Experienced in transport planning, fleet coordination or logistics management
A confident and capable leader, able to motivate and develop a small operational team
Highly organised, analytical and able to manage complex logistical challenges under pressure
Knowledgeable in compliance, health and safety, and vehicle regulatory requirements
A professional communicator, comfortable engaging with families, colleagues and external partners
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