Transport Administrator

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is hiring for a full-time role in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will monitor delivery performance and manage operational activities while ensuring compliance and excellent communication with team members and drivers. Experience in transport or logistics is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided. This role offers a salary of £26,548.60 annually and various benefits including holiday pay and access to training resources.

Benefits

Annual salary of £26,548.60

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

24/7 online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Access to MyBenefits platform

Access to GXO University

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with drivers and external partners.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in transport or logistics beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery performance against KPIs and resolve issues proactively.
• Complete operational activities, including manifests and driver debriefs.
• Maintain and update vehicle compliance information using internal systems.
• Communicate daily plans and priorities to teams and drivers.
• Manage compliance activities for the client within SLA timeframes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team-focused attitude

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery performance against KPIs and proactively resolve issues impacting timely completion
• Complete all operational activities, including manifests, in‑house track and trace updates and driver debriefs
• Arrange additional work using subcontractors, ensuring cost efficiency
• Maintain and update vehicle compliance information using internal systems
• Communicate daily plans and priorities to office teams and drivers, ensuring collections and deliveries meet performance targets
• Manage compliance activities for the client, booking events within SLA timeframes with accuracy and attention to detail

Qualifications

• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with drivers, colleagues and external partners
• Strong organisational skills, with a proactive approach and the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment
• A positive, team‑focused attitude, with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience within transport or logistics is beneficial but not essential – full training will be provided

GXO 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 GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

This is a full‑time, permanent position working Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern: Week 1: 06:00‑14:00, Week 2: 10:00‑18:00, Week 3: 14:00‑22:00. Flexibility will be required to support operational needs.

Benefits and Salary

• Annual salary of £26,548.60
• Holiday pay
• Workplace pension
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!