Transport coordinator (0000014068)

Overview

Reference
0000014068

Salary
£13.47 - £13.47/hour

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South West England -- Somerset -- Bridgwater

Job Type
Contract

Posted
17 November 2025


Location: Bridgwater Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00) Salary: £28,000 per annum (£13.47 per hour) Contract: Temporary or Permanent opportunities available Holiday: 22 days plus 8 bank holidays per year

About the Role: Administrator with proven experience in transport scheduling to join our team in Bridgwater. This role involves managing the full order processing cycle—from order receipt and entry to planning and coordinating daily transport schedules across the UK. You will ensure service level agreements and customer requirements are met, supporting invoicing and quotes while fostering strong relationships to maximise productivity and deliver excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage shared inboxes to ensure timely handling of enquiries

  • Accurately process sales orders via telephone and email according to company procedures

  • Manage internal processes and customer forecasts as needed

  • Schedule reactive and planned work to technicians, considering location, expertise, qualifications and response targets

  • Optimise technicians’ daily schedules for maximum productivity and monitor job progress

  • Track technician travel and work activity, escalating issues when necessary

  • Handle customer enquiries from initial contact through to resolution

  • Respond to or escalate customer service issues appropriately

  • Comply fully with all company policies and procedures

  • Support sales by providing requested information such as sales literature, technical specifications and certification details

Candidate Profile:

  • Experienced in fast-paced, dynamic environments with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and tasks

  • Willing and able to step up and support wider team functions when required

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

  • Customer-focused with commitment to delivering high-quality service

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Self-motivated and committed to ongoing learning and development

  • Detail-oriented, adaptable and a team player

Experience & Qualifications:

  • Experienced in fast-paced transport or logistics environments, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

  • Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality service

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Self-motivated and committed to ongoing learning and development

  • Detail-oriented, adaptable and a team player

Why Apply?

  • Join a respected and established organisation in the fire safety industry

  • Competitive salary and fixed holiday entitlement

For more information regarding the position or to discuss any other opportunities Please call 01823212043 or email Elliot.grant@irweb.co.uk and ask to speak to Elliot for more information about this role.

Allocation Number : INDTB


Contact information

Elliot Grant