Transport Coordinator

Overview

Logistics done differently.

Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join a site as its growing? How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? We are looking for someone like you. We’re currently recruiting for a Transport Coordinator to be based at our site in our Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire for our transport operations for our customer – British Gypsum. You will be working Monday – Friday, rotating shift of 05:30-14:00 / 13:30-22:00

Benefits

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £29,500. 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

• Co-ordinate the transport operations on site and on customer premises to meet both customer and company expectations
• Ensure vehicle defects are reported and actioned in a timely manner
• Ensure that all drivers are compliant with the working time directive regulations and that any accidents/incidents are investigated in a timely manner
• Continually look to improve the service we provide offering ideas and recommendations as necessary.
• To build and maintain a strong partnership with the transport functions and drivers to ensure regular communication is delivered.
• Driver brief and de-briefing as well as data entry of statistics, customer reports and KPI’S

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Good administrative skills
• Have a positive attitude
• Experience working in a Transport role
• Excellent communication skills – you’ll be speaking regularly with various stakeholders
• Good understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook
• Being proactive in identifying and resolving any potential issues before they occur

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.

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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