Vehicle and Transport Coordinator – Center Parcs UK & Ireland
Welcome to Center Parcs – the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across six villages in the UK and Ireland. We are commercially focused but led by an ethos of delivering excellent service to create memorable guest experiences. Standards, including operational, health & safety, are important to us, and we are committed to nurturing the forest environment in which we operate.
Role overview
VEHICLE AND TRANSPORT COORDINATOR | €17.08 per hour
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organized individual to coordinate village vehicle and transport operations to optimise procurement, commercial, colleague and other stakeholder requirements. Reporting to the Deputy Village Director and working with the Group Fleet and Transport Manager, your duties will include the following responsibilities:
* Oversee and audit village vehicle fleets to ensure they are checked, maintained and taxed to company standards
* Control and optimise vehicle operating costs, including administration of maintenance schedules, fuel, vehicle hire, batteries and other transport costs
* Monitor and control OPEX costs versus budgets, prior year, and in comparison with other villages
* Act as a key point of contact for all village transport requirements, ensuring effective utilisation of the vehicle fleet to achieve operational efficiency
* Encourage sustainable travel and coordinate colleague transport costs; monitor and advise so that colleague transport is optimised and cost-effective
Important note on commuting
To apply, you must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Longford Forest as it is not easily accessible by public transport. If you plan to use public transport, please plan your journey accordingly.
Hours of work
You will be contracted to work 120 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. Your days and hours may vary week to week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period. As the village is open 365 days a year, your working hours will include public/bank holidays and, on a rota basis, Christmas and/or New Year with a premium rate for hours worked on Sundays.
About you
You should have a strong customer focus and be comfortable dealing with external clients as well as internal stakeholders.
Essential requirements
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to explain decisions and processes clearly
* Organised and methodical with high attention to detail
* Problem solving and influencing skills
* Good level of computer literacy
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload
Desirable requirements
* Experience of working with data and the ability to process data from multiple sources
* Experience of working within transportation or logistics
Benefits
* Colleague Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
* Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
* Free use of leisure facilities
* Discounted Center Parcs breaks
* 20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets
* Access to Perks at Work Portal – discounts on retail and leisure
* Employee Assistance Program – support on financial, health and legal matters
* Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with externally recognised qualifications
Closing date 19 September 2025
Interviews to be held Week commencing 29 September 2025
Note This vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission is encouraged.
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At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to recruiting based on behaviours rather than qualifications or experience. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.
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* Entry level
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* Full-time
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