Transport Coordinator
// Role Summary
As a Transport Coordinator at RAF Cranwell, you will ensure the effective planning and utilisation of road transport resources to support vital military training and operational activities. This role is crucial for maintaining the movement of defence assets and supporting key RAF Air Cadets initiatives.
// Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate all road transport planning, scoping, booking, and authorisation.
- Liaise with Tri-Service Motor Transport units and external service providers.
- Manage hire vehicle and private vehicle usage according to defence policies.
- Maintain accurate transport documentation and vehicle records.
- Monitor vehicle returns, fuel cards, and damage reporting for compliance.
- Requires the ability to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
// Role Specification
Transport Coordinator at RAF Cranwell
Keep Defence Moving. Make a Difference Behind the Scenes.
At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. As a Transport Coordinator at RAF Cranwell, near Lincoln, Lincolnshire, you'll play a vital role in supporting military training and operational activities by ensuring road transport resources are planned, coordinated, and utilised effectively.
Working within our Aviation business, you'll be the central point of expertise for transport planning, helping to maximise the use of Defence transport assets while supporting key RAF Air Cadets activities and regional requirements.
Role Responsibilities:
- Coordinate all road transport planning, scoping, booking, and authorisation activities for RAF Air Cadets Headquarters requirements.
- Liaise with Tri-Service Motor Transport units and external service providers to secure the most effective transport solutions.
- Manage hire vehicle and private vehicle usage in accordance with Defence policies and procedures.
- Ensure all required transport documentation, vehicle records, and authorisations are accurately maintained.
- Monitor vehicle returns, fuel cards, and damage reporting processes to ensure compliance and accountability.
Working Hours:
The role is based onsite at RAF Cranwell. Set working times are Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 17:00 and Friday 08:00 to 16:00, totalling 39 hours per week.
Essential Experience:
- Experience using motor transport management systems, particularly Clarity Console.
- Knowledge of RAF Motor Transport procedures and practices.
- Understanding of relevant Defence transport regulations, JSP guidance, and DVSA requirements.
- Experience coordinating transport requests and vehicle utilisation activities.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Qualifications:
- Full clean UK Category B driving licence.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Please note: Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
What We Offer:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Special paid leave for Reservists in the armed forces
- Holiday Trading (buy or sell annual leave)
- ‘Be Kind Day’ (one paid day for volunteering)
We are Babcock — a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. We are committed to building an inclusive culture. We are happy to talk about flexible working.