European Transport Co-ordinator
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are actively looking to engage transport, freight, logistics professionals with a passion transport planning & management for a new role as a European Transport Co-ordinator in Derbyshire! This role is for an 18 month fixed-term contract with potential options to move into permanent employment.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Client Details</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Our client is a growing powerhouse in the 3PL and European Haulage sector. The business has multiple facilities across the UK and Europe and specialises in full, part and groupage loads of pallet distribution.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be joining a fast-paced environment hosting a customer based of large E-Commerce, FMCG and Manufacturing business with around 170 colleagues on site.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Job Description</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a European Transport Co-ordinator you will report into the Transport & Logistics Manager on a daily basis and will be responsible for the following areas of responsibility within the Derbyshire office.</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage all orders of full-loads, part-loads and groupage pallet distribution across a large fleet of HGV, LGV, Courier and Sub-contracted vehicles.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Utilise a transport management system and ensure all routes are planned onto the appropriate resource. Ensure that the most cost-effective route to market is used and that all customer specific requirements are met.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Manage import and export road freight haulage to / from the UK & Europe - including associated customs clearance documentation</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Review and provide Operations and the Commercial team with carrier collection schedules, making any necessary adjustments in line with the customer's</span></li>
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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Support the Transport Manager with RFQs for new customers and support with new integrations and processes.</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">The Ideal Candidate</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The successful European Transport Co-ordinator will have an expansive background in transport, logistics planning & operations and will have the following skills & experience:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>2+ years' experience in a transport planning / co-ordination role ideally in a European 3PL, haulage and pallet network background.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience in the co-ordination or planning of drivers of either courier, HGV or LGV vehicles.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to work a days shift pattern (Monday to Friday)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Commutable to Derbyshire.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience with the European road haulage industry.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to conduct an 18 month fixed-term contract.</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What's On Offer?</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>£32,000-£34,000</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>33 days annual leave</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Comprehensive bonus package (circa 10%)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Access to a growing career ladder</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>World-class training & development within a leading business.</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Private healthcare allowance</span></li>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 21 Sep 2026
- Location: Derby, Derbyshire
- Employment Type: Contract
- Category: Distribution
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