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Logistics Coordinator in the United Kingdom

A coordination role focused on transport scheduling, document control, and delivery exception handling — built for people who keep operations moving when plans change.

Sector: Logistics & Warehousing Level: Mid Sponsorship: Medium likelihood (indicative) Pay: Gross (brutto)
CV required: candidates without a CV are not considered.
Typical gross pay range £23,000–£35,000+ / year (higher-end up to ~£43,000)
Core focus Bookings • documents • tracking • escalation
English Needed for coordination, calls, and written updates
Work eligibility: non-UK candidates must have the right to work in the UK or apply for roles where sponsorship is possible (depends on employer and role).

What you do (day-to-day)

  • Plan daily dispatch and transport schedules based on orders, capacity, and cut-off times.
  • Book carriers, confirm collection/delivery windows, and track ETAs until completion.
  • Prepare and verify shipping documents (delivery notes, consignment details, POD requests).
  • Coordinate with warehouse, customer service, and suppliers to prevent mis-picks and delays.
  • Resolve exceptions: late collections, route changes, damages/shortages, missed slots.
  • Report performance (OTIF, delays, backlog) and keep stakeholders informed.

Requirements (detailed)

  1. English CV (mandatory): clear employment dates, duties, and tools used.
  2. Experience: coordination/admin background in logistics, transport, warehouse, retail distribution, manufacturing, or 3PL.
  3. Accuracy with documents: you can spot mismatches in SKUs, quantities, addresses, and references.
  4. Excel competence: filters, sorting, basic formulas; pivot tables are a plus.
  5. Systems awareness: WMS/TMS/ERP exposure (even “user level”) is strongly preferred.
  6. Communication: confident phone/email updates, escalation notes, and handovers.
  7. Shift readiness: some sites operate early/late shifts; overtime may occur during peaks.
  8. Right to work: you must already have eligibility, or match a role where sponsorship is possible.

What makes candidates succeed

  • Fast, structured updates: what happened, impact, next action, owner, deadline.
  • Proactive checks (cut-offs, capacity, missing paperwork) before they become incidents.
  • Clean handovers between shifts — no “hidden” issues left in the inbox.
  • Professional escalation without conflict: facts first, solution second.
Note: exact duties and tools vary by employer (warehouse-led vs transport-led vs production-led logistics).

Pay (gross / brutto) — realistic UK ranges

Band Typical scope Gross pay guidance
Core coordinator Bookings, tracking, documents, routine exceptions ~£23,000–£30,000 / year
Experienced coordinator Carrier performance, KPIs, multi-site coverage, peak planning ~£30,000–£35,000+ / year
Higher responsibility Complex operations, regulated goods, leadership or advanced planning Up to ~£43,000 (market-dependent)

Gross hourly equivalents depend on contracted hours. Many office-led logistics roles run around 37.5 hours/week; shift-led operations may differ.

Compensation components often seen
  • Base salary + occasional bonus linked to service/KPIs
  • Overtime or shift premium in peak periods (site-dependent)
  • Pension auto-enrolment and standard UK payroll deductions (PAYE)

UK work conditions (practical summary)

  • Paid holiday: statutory minimum is 5.6 weeks (28 days if you work 5 days/week, pro-rata for part-time).
  • Rest breaks: if you work more than 6 hours/day, you are entitled to an uninterrupted 20-minute break (contract decides if paid).
  • Working time: the general weekly limit is 48 hours on average; workers can choose to opt out in writing.
  • Sick pay: statutory sick pay exists (rates and rules can change by tax year).
  • Minimum wage context: UK National Living Wage rates are set nationally and typically increase annually; coordinator roles are usually above this floor.

How to present eligibility (non-UK candidates)

  • State your current right-to-work status clearly on the CV.
  • If you require sponsorship, be explicit and keep your role scope realistic (tools, KPIs, complexity).
  • Highlight UK-relevant skills: documentation accuracy, Excel reporting, coordination under deadlines.
Next step: Submit your CV via the CV page. We screen your profile against current UK demand and client requirements.
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A realistic “vacancy story” (how the role sits in operations)

Many UK logistics teams hire coordinators when shipment volume becomes too high for warehouse supervisors and transport providers to “self-organise”. The coordinator becomes the operational bridge: you confirm plans early, catch missing references, keep carriers aligned to time slots, and prevent small gaps from turning into service failures.

What employers notice fast

  • You keep a clean tracker: every exception has an owner and a next checkpoint.
  • You close loops: POD obtained, claims started, customer updated, root cause noted.
  • You communicate precisely: time, reference, action, impact — no vague updates.

What usually fails interviews

  • Generic CV with no tools, no metrics, and unclear responsibilities.
  • Weak Excel skills for basic reporting or dispatch lists.
  • No examples of resolving delays, shortages, or missed deliveries.

FAQ

Is this page a specific open vacancy?
This is a role landing page that explains typical duties, requirements, and pay ranges. Exact openings depend on client demand. The fastest way to be matched is to submit a CV.
Do I need a degree to work as a Logistics Coordinator in the UK?
Many employers prioritise practical coordination experience and strong administration skills (Excel + systems + communication). A degree may help, but it is not always required for coordinator-level roles.
What should I put on my CV to be competitive?
Add tools (Excel/WMS/TMS/ERP), shipment volumes or workload size, KPIs you tracked (OTIF, backlog), and 2–3 examples of resolved delivery exceptions.

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