Progress Rail
Transport Coordinator
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TRANSPORT COORDINATOR
SANDIACRE & BEESTON (NOTTINGHAM)
Up to £33,750 DOE
Are you a highly organised Transport Coordinator looking to take the next step in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for someone 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, and play a key part in supporting safe and efficient crane lifting operations. Combining office-based logistics planning with hands-on operational oversight, you’ll help maintain the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and service delivery every day.
The Role:
As a Transport Coordinator, you will be required to:
- Coordinate all third-party transport activity, acting as the main point of contact for hauliers, freight forwarders, and specialist providers
- Schedule and manage inbound/outbound movements, ensuring timely collections and deliveries while monitoring progress and resolving issues
- Review and verify all transport and export documentation, including permits, declarations, and booking details
- Negotiate rates, availability, and service levels with external partners where required
- Plan and oversee abnormal load movements, ensuring full compliance with permits, escort requirements, route surveys, and statutory regulations
- Work closely with heavy haulage specialists to deliver safe and compliant transport solutions
- Support crane and lifting operations, including scheduling, reviewing lift plans/RAMS, and coordinating with site teams and operators to ensure safe execution in line with LOLER
- Provide on-site operational support, carrying out vehicle and load checks, overseeing lifting activities, and monitoring third-party safety performance
- Ensure full compliance with legal, environmental, and company standards, maintaining accurate records and supporting incident and near miss reporting
- Maintain 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:
- Demonstrated experience in transport coordination or logistics operations
- Familiarity with third-party haulage, freight forwarding, and specialist transport providers
- Sound understanding of transport compliance, including load security, routing, and regulatory requirements
- Experience or exposure to abnormal load movements and associated compliance standards
- Knowledge of lifting operations, LOLER regulations, and crane hire processes (advantageous)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across operational and site teams
- Proficient in IT systems, including MS Office and transport/ERP platforms; CAD/CREO awareness (beneficial)
- Ability to operate effectively under pressure with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Background in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or heavy industry logistics preferred
- Safety-focused, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with a proactive and team-oriented approach
Benefits:
- Up to £33,750 DOE
- Company-funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
- Tailored training to help you learn and develop
- Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms
- Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso, and Shell
- Various employee recognition schemes
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About Progress Rail:
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding, and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support, and recycling operations.
Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
Equal Opportunities:
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background, and unique experiences, and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site. We would politely request no agencies please.
Compensation: GBP 28,500 - GBP 33,750 - yearly
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