Progress Rail
Transport Coordinator
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Transport Coordinator
Transport Coordinator
Sandiacre & Beeston (Nottingham) Up to £33,750 p.a. (DOE)
Are you a highly organised Transport Coordinator looking to take the next step in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We’re seeking a detail-oriented professional who can confidently manage and support all third-party transport activity, working closely with hauliers, freight forwarders, and specialist lifting partners.
In this varied role, you’ll:
- Coordinate vehicle movements
- Ensure full compliance for abnormal loads
- Play a key part in supporting safe and efficient crane and lifting operations
A blend of office-based logistics planning with hands-on operational oversight will allow you to uphold the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and service delivery.
About the Role
As a Transport Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating all third-party transport activity, acting as the main point of contact for hauliers, freight forwarders, and specialist providers.
- Scheduling and managing inbound/outbound movements, ensuring timely collections and deliveries and resolving issues as they arise.
- Reviewing and verifying all transport and export documentation (permits, declarations, booking details).
- Negotiating rates, availability, and service levels with external partners when required.
- Planning and overseeing abnormal load movements, ensuring full compliance with permits, escort requirements, route surveys, and statutory regulations.
- Collaborating closely with heavy haulage specialists to deliver safe and compliant transport solutions.
- Supporting crane and lifting operations, including scheduling, reviewing lift plans/RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements), and coordinating with site teams to ensure safe execution in line with LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).
- Providing on-site operational support, conducting vehicle/load checks, overseeing lifting activities, and monitoring third-party safety performance.
- Ensuring full compliance with legal, environmental, and company standards, maintaining accurate records, and supporting incident and near-miss reporting.
- Maintaining transport schedules, trackers, and reporting while providing clear updates to internal stakeholders and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
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The Candidate
The ideal Transport Coordinator will demonstrate:
- Proven experience in transport coordination or logistics operations.
- Familiarity with third-party haulage, freight forwarding, and specialist transport providers.
- A strong understanding of transport compliance, including load security, routing, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience or exposure to abnormal load movements and their compliance standards.
- Knowledge of lifting operations, LOLER regulations, and crane hire processes (advantageous).
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across operational and site teams.
- Proficiency in IT systems, including MS Office and transport/ERP platforms (CAD/CREO awareness, beneficial).
- Ability to operate under pressure, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A background in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or heavy industry logistics is highly preferred.
- A safety-focused, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach, with a proactive and team-oriented mindset.
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Benefits
Our rewarding package includes:
- Up to £33,750 p.a. (DOE)
- Company-funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role).
- Tailored training to support career development.
- Company pension scheme (7% employer contribution).
- Life assurance cover (3.5x salary).
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted gym membership (up to 25% off at 4,000+ UK gyms).
- Fuel card (save 2-3p per litre at 3,500+ UK fuel stations, including BP, Esso, and Shell).
- Employee recognition schemes.
About Progress Rail
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions globally. Specialising in advanced locomotive and freight solutions, trackwork, signalling, and maintenance services, we serve key sectors such as rail, truck, and hydraulic technologies.
Our global network spans the UK, US, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, Australia, India, and beyond—committed to delivering innovative solutions with a focus on excellent quality.
We’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and believe that a workforce with varied backgrounds and perspectives drives excellence.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and pride ourselves on fostering diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration.
How to Apply
Click [here (link placeholder)] to apply. For further queries, contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.
Note: No agencies please.
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