With manufacturing facilities in Hull and Wellingborough and over 40 years of experience, We Are Gateway delivers efficient, nationwide steel fabrication services across the UK. These strategically located sites support chassis manufacturing, modular construction, and bespoke steel fabrication with consistent quality and reliability.
Due to continuing expansion, we are currently recruiting for a Transport Coordinator to join our team.
Role Overview
The Transport Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day running of a small transport operation, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of predominantly caravan chassis within the local area, with some UK-wide deliveries.
Working under the direction of the Transport & Logistics Manager, the role requires strong operational control, compliance management, and hands-on coordination to ensure “right first time” delivery performance while maintaining full legal and regulatory compliance.
This is a working coordinator role — you will be expected to lead from the front and take ownership of the transport function.
Key Responsibilities
1. Transport Planning & Operations
- Create, maintain, and amend daily and weekly transport plans
- Schedule local and UK-wide deliveries efficiently
- Allocate vehicles and drivers to meet operational requirements
- Monitor vehicle utilisation and route performance
- Respond proactively to delivery issues or changes
2. 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 (Electronic Service Delivery Authorisation & Licensing) requirements
- Maintain accurate compliance records
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in line with service schedules and defect reporting procedures
- Conduct driver licence checks and keep compliance files up to date
- Support audits and inspections
3. Driver & Team Management
- Manage and support the team
- Conduct driver briefings and debriefings
- Promote a safety-first culture
- Monitor performance and address issues promptly
- Ensure drivers understand and meet delivery quality standards
- Support training and development where required
4. Delivery Quality – “Right First Time”
- Liaise with internal teams to ensure loads are accurate and ready for dispatch
- Confirm delivery details and customer requirements
- Minimise delivery errors, returns, and damage
- Investigate delivery issues and implement corrective actions
5. Administration & Reporting
- Maintain transport records and documentation
- Produce operational and compliance reports as required
- Manage delivery paperwork
- Assist with cost control and fuel monitoring
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
Essential Requirements
- CPC Qualified (Transport Manager CPC – National minimum)
- Proven experience within a transport or logistics environment
- Strong understanding of:
- Driver hours regulations
- Tachograph systems
- Operator Licence compliance
- UK transport legislation
- ESDAL
- Experience managing drivers
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Strong administrative capability
- Confident communicator with problem-solving ability
- IT competent (transport systems, spreadsheets, email)
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and detail-focused
- Calm under pressure
- Proactive and solution-driven
- Strong leadership presence
- Committed to compliance and safety standards
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Transport administration: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Transport Manager CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
