Transport Coordinator
Location: Southampton
Department: Operations – UK Agency
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
As a Transport Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, executing and optimising the UK inland transport network (road, rail, ports and depots). You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure efficient, cost-effective and compliant transport operations, while maintaining excellent service levels for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plan and execute UK inland transport work orders using the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly transport solutions
2. Maximise rail utilisation and ensure efficient planning from and to optimal rail locations
3. Coordinate full and empty container movements in line with agreed SLAs and customer requirements
4. Optimise empty container utilisation through triangulation, depot exchanges and reduced empty mileage
5. Monitor vendor performance, challenge service issues and manage service recovery activities
6. Analyse transport spend, identify cost-saving opportunities and support dedicated truck planning
7. Ensure all transport activities comply with company processes, UK legal regulations and safety standards
8. Maintain accurate and timely system updates across OPUS and other transport systems
9. Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, overseas colleagues and vendors
10. Support the Transport Team Leader and wider team as required
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
11. Previous experience in UK road and/or rail transport planning (minimum 2 years desirable)
12. Strong knowledge of the UK inland container transport market, including ports and depots
13. Understanding of UK inland transport regulations (ADR, IMDG, RID where applicable)
14. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
15. Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and collaborative approach
Confident communicator, able to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
16. GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above)
17. Experience with transport planning systems (PARIS desirable)
18. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Why Join Us?
19. Paid annual leave of 25 days per annum in addition to UK public holidays
20. Membership of the Company’s Group Pension Plan, into which the Company will contribute up to 10% of basic salary.
21. Performance Related Pay - a pay award and discretionary annual bonus linked directly to their performance in addition to annual review
22. Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
23. Death in Service Benefit (x8 annual salary)
24. Employee Assistance Programme, with free independent confidential support and virtual GP services
25. Private Medical Cover (BUPA) after two years’ service
26. Interest free annual travel season ticket loan
27. Family leave policies enhanced above statutory
28. Access to the UK’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme
29. Enhanced Company sick pay policy
30. Annual Medical Health check
31. Annual eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU prescriptions
32. Online employee discount platform including retail, health, leisure, motor and more plus Cycle to work, Taste Card
33. Loyalty Award Scheme
34. Cycle to Work scheme
If you are interested in this role please apply using the link below. The closing date for this role is Wednesday 7th January 2026.
Applications can only be accepted from people with an existing right to live and work in the UK.