Logistics Coordinator (Warehouse & FLT)

£34,000 per annum | Various Shift Patterns Available | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

Our client, a well-established logistics provider, is looking to recruit a Logistics Coordinator to support a dedicated on-site warehouse operation serving a long-standing customer.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys a hands-on role, combining team supervision, operational coordination and FLT operation. The position offers a good balance of leadership and warehouse activity, with approximately 60% supervising and organising operations and 40% Counterbalance FLT driving.

The Role

As Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a small warehouse team, ensuring the safe, efficient and accurate receipt, storage and despatch of materials within a racked warehouse environment.

You will play a key role in maintaining operational standards, stock accuracy, customer service levels and health and safety compliance, while building strong relationships with both site-based customers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating a small warehouse team to achieve operational targets.
• Ensuring the safe receipt, storage, handling and despatch of materials.
• Maintaining a strong "Safety First" culture across the operation.
• Supporting hazard identification, reporting and corrective actions.
• Planning and coordinating daily warehouse activities to meet customer requirements.
• Managing stock control and inventory accuracy through the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Investigating and resolving service, stock and operational issues.
• Monitoring performance against agreed KPIs and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Working collaboratively with wider operational teams to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
• Supporting process improvements and implementing best practices across the warehouse operation.
• Operating Counterbalance FLT equipment as required to support warehouse activities.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have previous warehouse, logistics or distribution experience and be confident leading a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Valid Counterbalance FLT licence and practical operating experience.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations and stock management processes.
• Good systems literacy and experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to make quick, effective decisions in a busy operational environment.
• Strong customer service focus and commitment to delivering high standards.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Reach Truck FLT licence.
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience within a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Experience within transport, logistics or supply chain operations.

What's on Offer

• Salary of circa £34,000 per annum.
• Various shift patterns available across any 5 days from 7.
• Flexibility around shift lengths and rota arrangements.
• Opportunity to work within a stable, customer-focused operation.
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.
• A varied role combining leadership, coordination and hands-on warehouse responsibilities.

If you're an experienced warehouse professional with supervisory experience, strong systems knowledge and a valid Counterbalance FLT licence, we'd love to hear from you.