Position: Trainee Transport Coordinator

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

Agency: Mane Contract Services

About the Client

Mane Contract Services is proud to partner with one of the UK''s leading structural steelwork specialists. Established for over 75 years, our client possesses an experienced, dynamic workforce and state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in Barnsley, capable of processing up to 50,000 tonnes of steel per annum. Servicing major construction and engineering projects across the UK and Europe, they specialize in everything from simple building frames to complex structural builds.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Trainee Transport Coordinator to support the Transport Manager in managing day-to-day transport and logistical operations.

In this role, you will act as a pivotal operational link between the production team, subcontractors, external hauliers, and site teams across the UK. You will ensure that structural steel deliveries are dispatched and delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery Planning & Scheduling: Assist with planning and scheduling transport operations in line with production outputs to optimize delivery performance.

• Real-Time Logistics Monitoring: Track daily deliveries in real time, proactively identifying potential transit delays and resolving operational issues to minimize project disruption.

• Multi-Department Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between the Production Office, subcontractors, hauliers, and site teams for all delivery updates, schedules, and transport queries.

• Delivery Documentation: Prepare and issue accurate delivery notes using company transport software, ensuring crucial details such as load lengths, widths, gross weights, and special instructions are clearly communicated.

• Transport Records: Maintain accurate transport records and ensure all compliance and operational documentation is completed and distributed promptly.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Organisational Skills: Excellent multi-tasking capabilities with a structured approach to workload management.

• Problem-Solving Ability: Solid logical thinking and problem-solving skills under tight timelines.

• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills to foster strong working relationships with hauliers, site teams, and internal departments.

• IT Competency: Good foundational IT skills with the ability to quickly adapt to specialized transport software.

Salary & Benefits Package

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

• Company Pension Scheme

• Comprehensive Sick Pay Scheme & Health Plan

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Share Save Scheme

• Option to purchase additional annual leave

• Full structured training and career progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you are looking to build a rewarding career in logistics and structural steel with an industry-leading company, we want to hear from you.

Please apply directly through Mane Contract Services by submitting your updated CV.