Aviation Logistics Coordinator

Are you an experienced Logistics Coordinator or Transport Planner looking for something a little different?

Do you enjoy being hands-on, solving problems and taking ownership of complex international transport movements?

Optime Group are looking for an experienced Aviation Logistics Coordinator to join a well-established, premium logistics operation specialising in the transportation of aviation and aerospace parts.

Our client manages complex and bespoke movements across Europe and as far as North Africa, supporting the movement of critical aviation parts where excellent planning, communication and attention to detail are essential.

This is not your standard logistics coordination position.

You'll be supporting complex, bespoke and often long-distance movements, coordinating everything from vehicles and routes through to drivers, timings and live journey updates.

With some movements covering thousands of miles and multiple countries, you'll need to be comfortable taking ownership, reacting to challenges and ensuring every job reaches its destination successfully.

We're looking for someone who is hands-on, proactive and comfortable thinking on their feet when plans change.

What's on offer?

• £35,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 18:00
• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunity to join a well-established premium logistics operation
• Exposure to European and North African transport movements
• Specialist aviation and aerospace logistics
• Varied workload with genuine operational responsibility
• Opportunity to develop within a highly specialised area of logistics

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating complex international transport movements
• Supporting bespoke and long-distance aviation and aerospace trips
• Coordinating movements across the UK, Europe and into North Africa
• Coordinating vehicles and drivers
• Planning routes, collections and delivery schedules
• Monitoring live movements from collection through to delivery
• Maintaining regular communication with drivers and operational teams
• Providing customers with accurate updates throughout their movement
• Reacting quickly to delays, route changes and operational challenges
• Ensuring transport and job information is accurate and up to date
• Taking ownership of individual movements through to successful completion
• Working closely with the wider logistics team to ensure a seamless operation
• Getting hands-on and supporting the operation wherever required

Skills & Personal Attributes :

• Previous experience in logistics coordination, transport planning, freight or truck coordination, with a strong understanding of UK and/or European road transport.
• Comfortable coordinating long-distance and time-critical movements while managing multiple live movements and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to remain calm, proactive and solutions-focused when things don’t go to plan.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing directly with drivers, customers and colleagues at all levels.
• Proactive and self-motivated, taking ownership of tasks and resolving issues before they impact the business.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities and get involved wherever required by the business.
• Dedicated and accountable, with a positive “can-do” attitude and a strong commitment to achieving customer and company objectives.
• A strong team player who supports colleagues and contributes to the wider success of the business.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Continuously looks for opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and overall performance.
• Professional, reliable and committed to delivering excellent results.
• Previous aviation, aerospace or specialist logistics experience would be advantageous.

We're particularly interested in speaking to people who enjoy the operational side of logistics. You'll need to be someone who wants to understand the movement, own the plan and see the job through from collection to final destination.

If you're an experienced Logistics Coordinator or Transport Planner looking for a role offering international exposure, complex movements and the opportunity to work within the specialist world of aviation logistics, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a member of the Optime Group team will be in touch.

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.