Fleet Operations Lead — UK Transport & Planning

XPO Logistics; Warrington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Cycle to work

Workplace pension

Discounts

Job summary

XPO Logistics is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor in Warrington to join a busy transport operation. You will plan daily movements for a fleet of 20+ articulated vehicles, manage the transport planning team and ensure compliance with drivers' hours and WTD.

You will lead and coordinate drivers and office staff, optimise schedules, monitor performance and maintain accurate records while upholding high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing/planning a fleet of 20+ articulated vehicles.
• Excellent working knowledge of UK geography, roads and transport networks.
• Strong knowledge of Drivers' Hours regulations and WTD.
• Proven experience leading and managing a transport office team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, punctual and disciplined approach to work.
• Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the daily movements of a fleet of 20+ articulated vehicles across the UK.
• Manage and oversee the transport planning team, ensuring work is allocated effectively and completed to a high standard.
• Lead, motivate and support the transport office team, providing clear direction and maintaining strong team performance.
• Ensure vehicles and drivers are scheduled efficiently, considering delivery requirements, journey times, driver availability and legal restrictions.
• Use knowledge of UK geography and road networks to develop efficient transport plans.
• Monitor and manage driver hours, working time and operational compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers' Hours legislation and the Working Time Directive (WTD).
• Monitor vehicle and driver utilisation and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Deal with operational issues, delays, breakdowns and last-minute changes.
• Communicate with drivers, customers, management and other departments.
• Maintain accurate transport records and ensure procedures are followed.
• Support management with operational planning, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Ensure company policies, health and safety requirements and transport legislation are followed.

Skills

Fleet planning

UK geography knowledge

Drivers' Hours regulations

Team leadership

Operational compliance

Communication skills

Job description

XPO Logistics is seeking an experienced Transport Supervisor in Warrington to join a busy transport operation. You will plan daily movements for a fleet of 20+ articulated vehicles, manage the transport planning team and ensure compliance with drivers' hours and WTD.

You will lead and coordinate drivers and office staff, optimise schedules, monitor performance and maintain accurate records while upholding high standards of service and safety.