Transport Coordinator

Company description:

XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Job description:

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. Were looking for a talented Transport Coordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Widnes site. Working Monday to Friday, although some flexibility is required to cover holidays.

Pay, benefits and more:

Were looking to offer a salary of up to £28,000. We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Youll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What youll do on a typical day:

• • To ensure all administrative traffic duties are carried out as necessary and to a high level of accuracy and professionalism
  • Ensures that appropriate communication methods are used to provide information to both internal and external customers as required e.g. debrief of drivers, dealing with customer issues etc.
  • To ensure that all traffic planning activity is undertaken in line with legislative requirements
  • To ensure compliance with Company Health & Safety requirements highlighting any concerns to line management
  • Conduct relevant QHSE activities: Care Cards, Bsafe, Safety Conversations etc
  • To ensure trunk operation sheet is up to date.
  • To maintain and work through defect logs where applicable
  • Raise defects and follow defect process
  • To identify and highlight to management any potential improvement opportunities
  • To demonstrate the Company Values in the undertaking of their role
  • To undertake any other reasonable task as required
  • To always display the highest standards of customer service
  • To undertake any relevant training events in line with own personal development needs and business requirements

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• • Experience in a transport, logistics, or distribution office environment (preferred but not essential)
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Confident using transport systems and Microsoft Office (training provided where needed)
  • Good communication skills with drivers, subcontractors, customers, and internal teams
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn wider transport and supervisory duties
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet daily deadlines

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 doesnt 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 dont hesitate to let us know.