Logistics Coordinator

Salary: £35,921.25 per annum plus a 15% annual bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: 45 hours per week, 12hr shifts 

Location: Freshfields

Bexhill Road

St Leonards on Sea

East Sussex

TN38 8AS

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. 

As a Logistics Coordinator you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Access to our company/people’s pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you’ll be doing; 

• Plan and optimise daily scheduling of artic and RoRo movements to maximise fuel/mileage efficiency

• Monitor driver workloads in real time using tracking software to ensure all work is completed each day

• Coordinate and supervise the haulage team to maintain a safe, efficient and compliant operation

• Create tickets and daily driver sheets; manage the tablet-based ticketing system and drivers’ devices via remote access

• Reconcile daily activity (loads, tonnage moved, fuel used, distance travelled) and capture accurate info via end-of-shift debriefs

• Manage holiday planning to minimise reliance on third-party hauliers

• Support inductions, refresher training, toolbox talks and safety alerts

• Implement contractor controls via the permit system

• Investigate incidents/accidents and upload reports to AVA

• Provide proactive customer communication and written responses to enquiries/complaints

• Support the Logistics Manager with recruitment, onboarding and engagement initiatives

• Contribute to performance/KPI delivery and follow all Veolia policies and procedures

What we're looking for;

• Proven experience in logistics/transport coordination, planning or fleet operations (haulage environment preferred)

• Strong working knowledge of safety, compliance and legal requirements within transport operations

• Confident using scheduling/tracking systems and digital ticketing tools; strong admin and attention to detail

• Ability to prioritise, make decisions under pressure and manage changing plans in real time

• Clear communicator with a customer-focused approach (written and verbal)

• Comfortable supervising drivers/contractors and supporting training/toolbox talks

• Experience handling incident reporting and investigations (or willingness to learn)

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.