Transport Coordinator Night Shift

Role Overview

Sharpsmart UK is growing its transport function in Rainham, Essex and is looking for an experienced Transport Coordinator to support its healthcare service operations. This position plays a key part in keeping collection routes running smoothly, ensuring vehicles and drivers are used effectively, and helping the team meet all service commitments within a compliant operating framework.

Working Pattern

This is a night shift position on a Sunday to Thursday schedule, with a total working week of 45 hours.

Key Duties

• Manage transport compliance across day-to-day operations.
• Organise replacement hire vehicles when assets are unavailable due to vehicle off road status or scheduled servicing.
• Plan, review and optimise route schedules and wider transport activity.
• Book disposal time slots with approved contracted suppliers.
• Coordinate transport arrangements linked to disposal slot bookings.
• Investigate and resolve delays or operational issues between drivers and disposal sites.
• Maintain health and safety compliance throughout transport activities.
• Handle documentation issues raised by disposal outlets.
• Ensure driver hours, working time rules and other transport-related compliance requirements are followed.
• Work closely with drivers and internal teams to keep operations aligned.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a comparable transport coordination role, with a solid grasp of transport compliance.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle routing.
• Good knowledge of the Southern and London areas.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with drivers and support them regularly.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Confident computer skills, including Microsoft Office, with intermediate Excel capability.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Additional Information

Daniels Health & Sharpsmart is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The company states that it follows both the spirit and the letter of all relevant laws and regulations.

The employer also notes that artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, such as screening applications, reviewing CVs, assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people. For more information about data handling, candidates may contact the employer.