Position Summary
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? How does constant training and development sound?
Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a Transport Coordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Barrow Upon Soar site, working Monday to Friday on the afternoon shift.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £29,000. 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 benefits.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
- To support and assist the shift supervisor in executing the traffic plan, dispatching drivers to achieve contractual delivery times and conducting remedial planning to effectively manage live changes.
- Overseeing load timing and bay planning to ensure correct load dispatching.
- To ensure all administrative traffic duties are carried out as necessary and to a high level of accuracy and professionalism in systems and on paperwork.
- To ensure that defected vehicles are recorded on traffic sheets and that the defects are managed to ensure quick turnaround.
- Support the contractual safety and quality initiatives and obligations.
What you need to succeed in this role at XPO:
- Working knowledge of driver hours regulations would be an advantage.
- Good communication skills.
- Organised and logical approach.
- Working knowledge of systems generally and aptitude for learning and developing.
- Good knowledge of health and safety standards would be an advantage also.
Be part of Something Big:
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and where you can bring your true self to work. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know.