Senior Operations Coordinator

Transport & Logistics Sector

Location: Cheshire East

Salary: £40,000 (negotiable DOE)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We're partnering with an ambitious and growing business within the transport and logistics sector to recruit a Senior Operations Coordinator.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced coordinator who enjoys being at the heart of a fast-paced operation, ensuring projects, processes, and day-to-day activities run smoothly and efficiently. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you'll play a key role in driving operational performance, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring high standards are maintained across multiple workstreams.

This role offers genuine variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a visible impact within a business that values proactive individuals who can identify improvements and help implement positive change.

The role will involve occasional travel throughout the UK and Europe to support operational projects, attend meetings, and engage with key stakeholders.

The Role

As Senior Operations Coordinator, you'll act as a central point of coordination across operational activities, working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners to ensure priorities remain on track.

You'll provide high-level support across business operations, oversee key projects, manage reporting and documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee operational activities across multiple departments.
• Support the successful delivery of business projects and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor operational performance, producing regular reports and updates for stakeholders.
• Manage project plans, timelines, actions, and key deliverables.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and operational efficiencies.
• Support planning activities and ensure resources are effectively coordinated.
• Maintain operational documentation, records, and reporting tools.
• Track deadlines, risks, and actions to ensure objectives are achieved.

About You

• Previous experience in an Operations Coordinator, Senior Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Business Support, or Logistics-related role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience producing reports, analysing information, and monitoring performance metrics.
• Proactive and solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience within transport, logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or a fast-paced operational environment would be advantageous.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and Europe.

What's On Offer?

• Opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organisation.
• Varied and influential position with exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Involvement in operational and strategic business initiatives.
• Contribution towards relevant professional qualifications
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.
• Occasional UK and European travel.
• Chance to make a genuine impact within a business undergoing continued growth.