Welcome to Center Parcs – the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland. We are commercially focussed but ensure that this is led by an ethos of delivering excellent service which provides our guests with wonderful memories of their time with us. Standards, be they operational, health & safety or otherwise, are important to us, as is our ongoing commitment to nurture the forest environment within which we operate.
VEHICLE AND TRANSPORT COORDINATOR | €17.08 per hour
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to coordinate village vehicle and transport operations so that procurement, commercial, colleague and other stakeholder requirements are optimised.
Reporting to the Deputy Village Director, and working in conjunction with the Group Fleet and Transport Manager your duties will include:
To oversee and audit village vehicle fleets ensuring that they are checked, maintained and taxed to company standards
Control and optimise vehicle operating costs to include the 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 co-ordinate colleague transport costs. Monitor and advise so that colleague transport is optimised and adapted for the benefit of colleagues and minimises company costs
Please note that to apply for a role with us, 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 follow this link for a realistic overview of your commute: Plan Your Journey
HOURS OF WORK
You will be contracted to work 120 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis, this means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis with a premium rate of pay for hours worked on a Sunday.
ABOUT YOU
You should have a strong customer focus as will be dealing with both external clients as well as various stakeholders within the business.
Essential requirements
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to explain decisions and processes clearly
* An organised and methodical approach, with high attention to detail
* Problem solving and influencing skills
* A good level of computer literacy
* The ability to prioritise and organise workload
Desirable requirements:
* Experience of working with data and able to process relevant data from multiple sources.
* Experience of working within transportation or logistics
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
* Colleague Bonus Scheme
* Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
* Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
* Free use of our leisure facilities
* Discounted Center Parcs breaks
* 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
* Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
* An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
* Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications
If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.
Closing date: 19th September 2025
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 29th September 2025
Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.
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At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.
We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. Please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.