Network Operations Coordinator
📍 Location: Heathrow / Hounslow Area 💰 Salary: £35,984 per annum (£17.30 per hour) ⏰ Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (typically 08:30 - 17:30 with some flexibility)
Join a Global Logistics Leader
Our client is looking for a highly organised and analytical Network Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day management of shipment flows across the UK and international logistics network.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong data management skills, advanced Excel capabilities and an interest in logistics, transport, networking or supply chain operations. Full training will be provided, making this role suitable for candidates looking to develop a long-term career within a global operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor shipment flows across UK and international networks
- Support routing activities to ensure service commitments and transit times are achieved
- Coordinate heavyweight, specialist and non-standard shipments
- Maintain and update operational systems, routing databases and service guides
- Produce performance reports and analyse operational trends
- Investigate service failures, transit issues and operational concerns
- Assist with contingency planning during network disruptions
- Conduct network audits and compliance checks
- Monitor supplier performance and support inventory management activities
- Support end-to-end network planning functions
- Build strong relationships with Service Centres, Operations, Gateways and Customer Service teams
- Provide routing and network guidance to internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with customs, security, health & safety and operational procedures
About You
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Experience working with data, spreadsheets and reporting tools
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to identify trends and solve problems using data
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage changing priorities
- A proactive and positive approach with a willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail
Experience Required
- Previous experience working with data, reporting, Excel or database systems
- Experience using Microsoft Access would be advantageous
- Logistics, transport, supply chain or network operations experience is beneficial but not essential
- Candidates from technical, analytical, administration or customer service backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Qualifications
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent business experience)
- IT, Business Studies or related qualifications would be advantageous
Additional Information
Successful applicants will be required to complete:
- 5-year checkable employment history
- DBS check
- Full pre-employment screening in line with company requirements
What You'll Receive
£35,984 annual salary (£17.30 per hour)
Monday to Friday working pattern
Flexible start and finish times
full training provided
Opportunity to build a career within a world-leading logistics organisation
Please note: Due to the nature of our business, we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide or be willing to obtain the following:
- Apply for a Criminal Record Check (Paid for by us!)
- Have a full 5-year checkable history (Obtained for you by us!)
- Have an in date and valid Photo ID (Passport, Driving Licence, ID Card etc)
- Provide a full 5-year address history
- Attend an Aviation Security Course (Paid for by us!)
