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 talented Transport Operator to join us on a temporary, 6 month fixed term basis, working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern covering the Night shift.
This is for our contract based in Thurrock.
Pay, benefits and more: We're looking to offer a salary of up to £28,500 plus a night shift allowance of £2,400 per annum.
We offer 24 days holiday (inclusive of 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: Prepare work for our customer and pre-brief drivers at the Start of shift Co-ordinate the transport operations on site to meet both customer and company expectations Liaise with line management to ensure the effective use of Customer vehicles / subcontractors minimising the cost impact to the business Daily Report of customer KPIs and volume calculations Execute customers plan and make changes where necessary to limit stock outs Ensure that all drivers are compliant with the working time directive regulations and that any accidents/incidents are logged and communicated to management and customer in a timely manner First line of communication for the driver workforce.
What you need to succeed at XPO: A good understating of fast-paced transport teams Excellent communication skills – you'll be speaking regularly with various stakeholders Good understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook 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 cutting-edge supply chain 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.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.