Transport Coordinator

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	11 Mawrth 2026
Cyflog:	£28,000 i £30,000 bob blwyddyn
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	10 Ebrill 2026
Lleoliad:	HU7 0BW
Gweithio o bell:	Ar y safle yn unig
Cwmni:	Aqumen Business Solutions Ltd
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	TCHU-13316

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Transport Coordinator

Hull (HU7)
Up to £30,000 per year

AQUMEN Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Coordinator to join a well-established manufacturing and logistics operation based in Hull (HU7).

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong transport planning and compliance experience who enjoys taking ownership of a transport function and ensuring deliveries run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

This is a hands-on, working coordinator role, where you will play a key part in managing the day-to-day transport operation while ensuring full compliance with UK transport legislation.

The Role

As Transport Coordinator, you will be responsible for the planning and coordination of a small fleet delivering products locally and across the UK.

Working closely with the Transport & Logistics Manager, you will ensure deliveries are carried out safely, efficiently, and “right first time”, while maintaining full compliance with Operator’s Licence requirements and transport regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Planning & Operations

• Create and manage daily and weekly transport plans

  
  

• Schedule both local and UK-wide deliveries

  
  

• Allocate vehicles and drivers to meet operational requirements

  
  

• Monitor vehicle utilisation and route performance

  
  

• Respond quickly to operational issues or delivery changes

  
  Compliance & Legal Responsibility

  • Ensure full compliance with Operator’s Licence requirements

    
    

  • Monitor and manage:

    • Driver hours regulations

      
      

    • Tachograph downloads and analysis

      
      

    • Working Time Directive compliance

      
      

    • ESDAL requirements

      
      
      

    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance records

      
      

    • Ensure vehicles are maintained in line with service schedules and defect reporting

      
      

    • Conduct driver licence checks and maintain driver compliance files

      
      

    • Support internal and external audits and inspections

      
      Driver & Team Management

      • Manage and support a team of drivers

        
        

      • Conduct driver briefings and debriefings

        
        

      • Promote and maintain a safety-first culture

        
        

      • Monitor driver performance and address issues promptly

        
        

      • Ensure delivery quality standards are clearly understood and met

        
        

      • Support driver development and training where required

        
        Delivery Quality – “Right First Time”

        • Liaise with internal teams to ensure loads are accurate and ready for dispatch

          
          

        • Confirm delivery requirements and schedules

          
          

        • Reduce delivery errors, returns, and damage

          
          

        • Investigate delivery issues and implement corrective actions

          
          Administration & Reporting

          • Maintain transport records and documentation

            
            

          • Produce operational and compliance reports when required

            
            

          • Manage delivery paperwork

            
            

          • Assist with fuel monitoring and cost control

            
            

          • Support continuous improvement initiatives

            
            

            What We’re Looking For

            Essential Requirements

            • Transport Manager CPC qualification (National minimum)

              
              

            • Proven experience in a transport or logistics environment

              
              

            • Strong knowledge of:

              • Driver hours regulations

                
                

              • Tachograph systems

                
                

              • Operator Licence compliance

                
                

              • UK transport legislation

                
                

              • ESDAL

                
                
                

              • Experience managing or supervising drivers

                
                

              • Excellent organisational and planning skills

                
                

              • Strong administrative and documentation skills

                
                

              • Confident communicator with strong problem-solving ability

                
                

              • IT competent (transport systems, spreadsheets, and email)

                
                

                Personal Attributes

                • Highly organised with strong attention to detail

                  
                  

                • Calm and effective under pressure

                  
                  

                • Proactive and solution-focused

                  
                  

                • Strong leadership presence

                  
                  

                • Committed to maintaining high compliance and safety standards

                  
                  

                  Why Apply?

                  • Competitive salary up to £30,000

                    
                    

                  • Opportunity to take ownership of a transport operation

                    
                    

                  • Work within a stable and growing logistics environment

                    
                    

                  • A role where compliance, organisation, and leadership skills are valued

                    
                    

                    Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.