HGV Road Transport Coordinator
HGV Road Transport Coordinator
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£32000 - £40000/annum
Category
Other
Job Description
Road Transport Coordinator
Aberdeen 33 Days Holiday | Career Development | Fast-Paced European Transport Environment
Ready to Keep Freight Moving Across the UK & Europe?
We're looking for a proactive and organised Transport Coordinator to join a busy Aberdeen operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in road haulage, transport planning, freight forwarding or logistics coordination who thrives in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same.
Working as part of an experienced transport team, you'll play a key role in coordinating road freight movements across the UK and Europe, ensuring every shipment is delivered efficiently, compliantly and on time. From quoting and load planning to customer communication and operational problem solving, you'll be at the heart of the transport operation.
If you're passionate about road freight and enjoy the challenge of keeping vehicles, customers and cargo moving, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Transport Coordinator, you'll take ownership of shipments from enquiry through to delivery, providing first-class service to customers while ensuring transport operations run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
Manage domestic and European road freight shipments from start to finish
Provide competitive quotations and tailored transport solutions
Coordinate collections, deliveries and trailer movements
Plan loads for both UK and international transport operations
Build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors and haulage partners
Provide proactive updates and resolve any transport-related issues quickly and professionally
Produce transport documentation including CMRs, pre-alerts and operational paperwork
Process and maintain accurate job files within the Transport Management System (TMS)
Ensure all jobs are completed, billed and closed correctly
Support continuous improvement of transport processes and customer service standardsWhat We're Looking For
Essential
Strong organisational and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Commercial awareness and confidence working with numbers
Computer literate with experience using transport or logistics systems
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
Team player who enjoys working collaborativelyHighly Desirable
✅ Previous experience within road haulage, transport planning, road freight forwarding or logistics coordination
✅ Experience arranging UK and European road freight movements
✅ Knowledge of groupage, full loads, part loads and trailer operations
✅ Understanding of transport regulations, driver compliance and freight documentation
✅ Dangerous Goods awareness or ADR knowledge
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established transport operation where road freight is at the core of the business. You'll be involved in everything from local UK deliveries to complex European transport movements, working alongside experienced logistics professionals in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
Benefits
33 days holiday
Ongoing training and development
Long-term career prospects within the transport and logistics sector
Exposure to domestic and international road freight operationsIdeal Backgrounds
We welcome applications from candidates currently working as:
Transport Coordinator
Transport Planner
Road Freight Operator
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