Plus One Recruitment
Job Title: Logistics Coordinator
Location: Coventry (office based)
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday 9-hour rotational day shifts
Company Overview
This organisation operates within the global logistics and supply chain sector, delivering fast-paced transport and freight solutions across Europe and worldwide. Supporting customers with urgent and complex delivery requirements, they are recognised for providing reliable, flexible and time-critical logistics services across multiple transport modes, operating around the clock to meet demanding schedules.
Logistics Coordinator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Logistics Coordinator (Day Shift) to join a leading time-critical logistics operation in Coventry. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving transport environment and enjoys coordinating urgent freight movements across Europe and internationally.
Working within a highly professional logistics team, you will play a key role in ensuring transport schedules are managed efficiently, customer expectations are exceeded, and operational deadlines are consistently achieved. This position offers the chance to develop your career within a growing global logistics business that values teamwork, communication and service excellence.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage time-critical logistics solutions across Europe and worldwide
- Ensure transport schedules and delivery deadlines are met efficiently
- Work closely with the Team Leader to maintain best practice across operations
- Monitor European driving regulations and transport restrictions to support effective route planning
- Escalate transport delays and operational issues promptly, providing suitable resolution options
- Maintain strong working relationships with carriers and supplier management teams
- Identify and communicate gaps in carrier coverage to support operational continuity
- Ensure carrier non-conformances are accurately recorded and escalated in line with quality procedures
Education & Skills Required
- Previous logistics or transport coordination experience is desirable
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Good understanding of European transport operations and regulations preferred
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to manage operational challenges efficiently
- Additional language skills would be advantageous
Working Hours
Monday – Friday, 9 hour day shifts with an hour for lunch (totalling 40 hours per week), rotating shifts based upon the following patterns:
- 7am to 4pm
- 8am to 5pm
- 9am to 6pm
- 10am to 7pm
If you are looking to build your career within the logistics and freight forwarding industry and have the skills to succeed in a fast-paced operational environment, apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Zoe Edwards at .
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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