Progress Rail
Railroad Manufacture
TransportCoordinator
“Transport Coordinator at Progress Rail. Skills: transport coordination, logistics operations, third-party transport activity management, abnormal load compliance, crane lifting operations support, operational oversight, safety standards, efficiency, service delivery. Coordinate all third-party transport activity. act as the main point of contact for hauliers, freight forwarders and specialist providers”
What You'll Achieve.
maintain the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and service delivery every day
Industry & Context.
organisational and problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated experience in transport coordination or logistics operations, Familiarity with third-party haulage, freight forwarding and specialist transport providers, Sound understanding of transport compliance, including load security, routing and regulatory requirements, Experience or exposure to abnormal load movements and associated compliance standards, stakeholder management and communication skills across operational and site teams, Ability to operate effectively under pressure with organisational and problem-solving skills, Safety-focused, adaptable, and detail-oriented, with a proactive and team-oriented approach
Nice to Have
Knowledge of lifting operations, LOLER regulations, and crane hire processes (advantageous), Proficient in IT systems, including MS Office and transport/ERP CAD/CREO awareness (beneficial), Background in construction, engineering, manufacturing, or heavy industry logistics preferred
What You'll Do.
Coordinate all third-party transport activity
act as the main point of contact for hauliers
freight forwarders and specialist providers
Schedule and manage inbound/outbound movements
ensure timely collections and deliveries
monitor progress and resolving issues
Review and verify all transport and export documentation
and service levels with external partners
Plan and oversee abnormal load movements
ensure full compliance with permits
route surveys and statutory regulations
Work closely with heavy haulage specialists to deliver safe and compliant transport solutions
Support crane and lifting operations
Provide on-site operational support
carry out vehicle and load checks
oversee lifting activities
monitor third-party safety performance
Ensure full compliance with legal
environmental and company standards
maintain accurate records
support incident and near miss reporting
Maintain transport schedules
trackers and reporting
providing clear updates to internal stakeholders
supporting continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working closely with hauliers, freight forwarders and specialist lifting partners; Work closely with heavy haulage specialists; coordinating with site teams and operators; communication skills across operational and site teams; providing clear updates to internal stakeholders
Communication Scope
stakeholder management and communication skills
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