We're Hiring! Transport Operations Co-Ordinator - Nights at GBA Logistics
Location: Warrington, Burtonwood| Full-time 4 on 4 off, 19:00pm - 7:00am
Salary: £29,500
Keep Operations Moving - Join Us as a Night Transport Operations Co-ordinator
We don't just move goods we move careers further.
The Role
We are seeking a professional and proactive Night Transport Operations Co-ordinator to support the delivery of GBA's transport services onsite at our Birchwood office. This role combines operational coordination with direct customer interaction. The Co-Ordinator will be responsible for driver allocation and planning, real-time monitoring, compliance checks, and system accuracy, while also engaging directly with the customer to provide updates, resolve issues, and ensure service levels are consistently met. This skilled role requires operational expertise and excellent communication.
What We Offer
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Holiday loyalty scheme
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Learning & development support
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Inclusive culture with employee resource groups
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Company Health Care Scheme
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Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Package
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Sick Pay Scheme
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Bike2Work Scheme
Key Responsibilities for Night Transport Operations Co-Ordinator
- Deliver the night transport plan, ensuring operational efficiency, service levels, and customer requirements are consistently met.
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Dispatch drivers with appropriate vehicles, workloads, and clear instructions, adjusting plans in real time where required.
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Monitor live operations, proactively resolving issues and making sound decisions to maintain performance and fleet utilisation targets.
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Act as the on-site overnight point of contact for the customer, providing timely updates and managing expectations professionally.
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Ensure full compliance with driver hours, working time regulations, company policies, and safety standards.
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Conduct driver briefings/debriefings, site audits, and initial incident investigations, escalating where necessary.
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Maintain accurate real-time updates across transport management and vehicle tracking systems, including job status and resource allocation.
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Support drivers overnight as the first point of contact, providing guidance on diversions, access issues, breakdowns, and operational challenges while ensuring effective shift handovers.
About You We're looking for someone who brings:
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Proven experience in transport planning, logistics operations, or a similar fast-paced operational environment.
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Strong understanding of transport compliance, driver hours legislation, and working time regulations.
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Confident decision-maker with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships professionally.
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in using transport management and vehicle tracking systems.
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Able to work independently on night shifts, taking ownership of operational performance.
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Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to anticipate issues and prevent service disruption.
About Us
GBA Logistics is a trusted provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, delivering reliable freight, warehousing, and distribution services across multiple industries and countries. Backed by smart technology and a skilled team, we prioritise speed, transparency, and customer satisfaction-every step of the way. We're committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and creating an inclusive workplace where people thrive.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Our people have made us the success that we are today and are the key to our continued growth moving forwards. We recognise the unique and valuable contributions that arise from a diverse and inclusive workforce built up from people with different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, and skillsets, that when combined together, help our business to thrive.
Our recruitment process is fair and equitable to ensure that all candidates are duly considered and supported. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email our Recruitment Team via [email protected]
Applications
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to everyone individually. However, if you would like feedback on your application, feel free to reach out to us directly.
