Transport Coordinator

  • Job Reference: 069/01740
  • Date Posted: 28 January 2026
  • Employer: Driver Hire London West
  • Location: Harrow, London
  • Salary: £30,000

Job Description

Location: Harrow
 Pay: £30,000 - £35,000
 Job Type: Full-time
 Consistent work with a trusted & reputable company

Accessible Transport | SEND & SEN Services



The Role at a Glance


This is a hands-on fast-paced role at the heart of a private accessible transport service. You'll support the Transport Service Manager and step up as Manager-on-Duty when needed.


You'll plan and coordinate daily routes for adults with learning disabilities and SEN children and young people (ages 5-25), keeping a 13-vehicle fleet running safely, smoothly and on time with people always coming first.






What You'll Be Doing


Route Planning & Scheduling




  • Create and manage daily routes and timetables




  • Allocate drivers, passenger assistants and vehicles




  • Optimize routes for efficiency, punctuality and individual needs




  • Keep route plans and journey times accurate and up to date




Day-to-Day Operations




  • Manage last-minute changes (absences, cancellations, timetable updates)




  • Respond calmly to live issues like delays, breakdowns or staff shortages




  • Work closely with the Transport Manager to keep services moving




SEND & Passenger Support




  • Ensure transport meets EHCP requirements and risk assessments




  • Clearly communicate passenger needs to staff




  • Handle sensitive information with care and confidentiality




Communication & Relationships




  • Be a key contact for schools, colleges, families and care providers




  • Share service updates, delays, route changes clearly and professionally




  • Build strong, positive working relationships




Systems & Admin




  • Maintain scheduling systems, databases and records




  • Update rotas, route sheets, and staff allocations




  • Support reporting on punctuality, attendance and performance







Who We're Looking For


Essential




  • Experience in Passenger transport coordination, scheduling or logistics




  • Highly organized with strong multitasking skills




  • Clear communicator with great attention to detail




  • Calm, confident, and effective under pressure




Desirable




  • Experience working with SEND services or vulnerable passengers




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