Logistics Coordinator

Logistics Coordinator (Temp to Perm)

Location: Droitwich Spa
Pay Rate: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and fast-paced organisation based in Droitwich Spa, who are looking to appoint a Logistics Coordinator on a temp-to-perm basis. This role would suit an organised, proactive individual with experience in logistics coordination or transport planning, ideally within an industrial, engineering or production-led environment.

The Role

The Logistics Coordinator will play a key role within the logistics function, supporting both operational and administrative activities to ensure the smooth movement of goods internally and externally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing administrative functions within the logistics department

• Raising, supplying and managing documentation for subcontract operations

• Ensuring all release paperwork is completed, received and archived accurately

• Resolving any documentation or paperwork issues with subcontractors in a timely manner

• Updating production teams daily on subcontract movements and maintaining trackers when required

• Releasing, GRN'ing and archiving subcontract returns promptly

• Maintaining and updating internal systems relating to subcontract logistics

• Booking subcontract transport and liaising with suppliers to maximise loads and cost efficiency

• Booking deliveries into site and coordinating logistics schedules

• Communicating with drivers, warehouse teams, suppliers and customers

• Supporting supplier and customer communication as required

• Following and maintaining thermal and X-ray dispatch plans

• Making sound operational decisions in the absence of a supervisor

• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and company procedures

• Carrying out any other reasonable duties as required by the business

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a Logistics Coordinator, Transport Planner or similar role

• Strong organisational and planning skills within a fast-paced environment

• Confident using Excel and spreadsheet-based systems

• Experience working within an industrial, engineering or production environment (advantageous)

• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach

• Able to work independently, use initiative and prioritise effectively

• Previous FLT experience is advantageous (licence desirable but not essential; training available)

• A strong awareness of Health & Safety, with safety treated as a priority at all times