Fleet & Transport Coordinator
Location: Salfods, Surrey
Salary: £31,800 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 3:00pm
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Talented People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a well-established distribution business for an experienced Fleet & Transport Coordinator to join their Operations team based in Salfods.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining transport coordination, fleet administration, driver support and day-to-day operational duties. Working closely with the Transport Manager and wider operations team, you’ll play an important part in ensuring deliveries run efficiently, vehicles are maintained to a high standard and drivers have everything they need to complete their daily routes successfully.
This would be a great opportunity for someone with previous experience within transport, fleet or logistics who enjoys a busy operational environment and is confident communicating with drivers and coordinating multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily transport operations, supporting efficient route and driver planning
- Communicate with drivers throughout the day, ensuring they have all information required to complete their routes
- Maintain accurate vehicle records, including defects, corrective actions, maintenance and vehicle condition
- Monitor vehicle safety, security and general presentation
- Ensure deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and within agreed timescales
- Process and maintain accurate delivery documentation and Proof of Delivery (POD) records
- Work closely with the wider team to resolve transport, delivery and customer queries
- Prepare and communicate daily driver briefs, including customer requirements and operational updates
- Support continuous improvement across transport operations, identifying opportunities to improve route and vehicle efficiency
- Carry out driver performance assessments and accompany drivers periodically to review health & safety, customer service, efficiency and driving compliance
- Provide driver cover when required
- Ensure company vehicles are maintained, compliant and available for operational requirements
Experience & Requirements
- Previous experience within Transport, Fleet, Logistics or Distribution
- Good understanding of transport operations and vehicle compliance
- Confident communicating with drivers and coordinating day-to-day transport activities
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Good attention to detail and confident maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Strong understanding of health & safety within a transport or logistics environment
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment
- Full UK driving licence
- Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a wider team
What’s on Offer?
- £31,800 per annum
- Permanent, full-time position
- Monday to Friday working hours
- 6:00am – 3:00pm
- No weekend working
- Varied role combining fleet, transport and operational responsibilities
- Opportunity to join an established and growing business
- Supportive team environment
If you’re an experienced Fleet & Transport Coordinator looking for your next permanent opportunity, we’d love to hear from you
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