We're looking for someone to support our operation, ensuring the daily transport plan is executed safely, legally and on time.
You'll work Monday to Friday.
Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a salary of up to £28,000 per annum.
In addition, we offer 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy additional days.
You'll have access to a variety of high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.
What you'll do on a typical day: Ensure all day loads/routes have been dispatched Preparing the following weeks service / MOT bookings ensuring the service maintenance planner is updated Communicating service schedules for trailers and units to drivers Ensure VOR / Defect management process is carried out and followed ensuring all systems, logs and drivers checks are up to date Daily communication with drivers – ensuring all drivers are sent work schedules and validating all runs.
Manage all third-party contractors whilst on site including subcontractors, agency, and maintenance providers Carry out resource planning for agency drivers End of day checks, making sure all keys are securely stored Entering timesheet data onto the Payroll spreadsheet Communicating any absences, VOR etc to the Planning Team Entering Quality Events on the WTS System Representing the Transport Operation in daily Ops calls Track drivers and ensure that any risk of failures are mitigated, and maintain proactive communication with the customer Debrief drivers, ensuring full use of our Track & Trace IT solution Dispatch trunks and full truck loads on our Transport Management System, ensuring haulier partners are logged into our Track & Trace app.
Communicating to management and handing over to other shifts key information to ensure a seamless operation What you need to succeed at XPO: It's important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced environment – no two days will be the same and we need you to think on your feet Transport Management System experience (SHARP preferred) Experience of using Track & Trace to support operational decisions Exposure to transport compliance and regulation 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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