Transport Coordinator

Logistics done differently.

How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? We are looking for a talented Transport Coordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis on our day shift in Crick. You will ensure that safety, service and savings targets are adhered to. Working with a team ethos to ensure an excellent and valued service is provided to all customers, whilst gaining trust and respectful business relationships. As part of our transport network operations, you’ll oversee a team of drivers, managing briefs and debriefs.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £25,000. We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

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  Co-ordinate the transport operations on site to meet both customer and company expectations
• To have the ability to react and positively adapt to the demands of the customers in a dynamic live environment.
• Ensuring effective and efficient use of the transport planning systems adopting best practise and general housekeeping.
• Recognise peers’ strengths and weakness, offer support to achieve business and personal goals.
• Continually look to improve the service we provide offering ideas and recommendations as necessary.
• Proactively prevent accidents and reduce hazards by ensuring that Company Policy, Health & Safety Standards, and standards of housekeeping are always followed across the Platform
• Liaise with line management to ensure the effective use of hire vehicles / subcontractors minimising the cost impact to the business
• Ensure that all drivers are compliant with the working time directive regulations and that any accidents/incidents are investigated in a timely manner

What you need to succeed at XPO:

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  A good understating of fast-paced transport teams
• Experience of working in a Transport environment
• Excellent communication skills – you’ll be speaking regularly with various stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of UK Geography.
• Awareness of Large Good Vehicles and Trailer combination equipment types.
• Experience in a challenging Customer Service environment.
• Good understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook

Be part of something big.

XPO is a leading provider of world-class solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make XPO a great place to work.

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