Transport Clerk

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Middleton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Holiday pay and pension

Dental insurance plans

Company pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

MyBenefits discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a capable administrator to coordinate daily transport tasks in a dynamic logistics environment.

You will brief drivers, monitor routes, and support fleet maintenance while producing reports and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Transport experience with Microlise/TMS is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with drivers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport administration, including run sheet processing, documentation management, and accurate record keeping.
• Brief and support drivers at the start of each shift, communicating operational requirements and procedures.
• Monitor vehicle and delivery progress, replan routes when required, and liaise with drivers and warehouse teams.
• Support fleet maintenance and compliance by managing vehicle defects, breakdowns, and reporting.
• Produce operational reports and promote health and safety standards, escalating incidents as needed.
• Demonstrate proactive, adaptable approach to a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Data reporting

Tools

Microlise/TMS

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Coordinate daily transport administration, including run sheet processing, documentation management, and accurate record keeping
• Brief and support drivers at the start of each shift, communicating operational requirements, performance updates, and company procedures
• Monitor vehicle and delivery progress, replan routes when required, and maintain effective communication with drivers and warehouse teams
• Support fleet maintenance and compliance by managing vehicle defects, breakdowns, VOR reporting, and liaising with external recovery providers
• Produce operational reports, promote health and safety standards, elevate incidents appropriately, and provide support to management when required
• Have you been involved in the transport function within logistics and are looking to further your career? Are you a problem solver with great initiative? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with great culture and strong values?, Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Transport experience with experience with Microlise/TMS is advantageous
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, to manage data and produce accurate reports
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with drivers, colleagues, and stakeholders. Previous transport experience and knowledge of Drivers' Hours Regulations and the Working Time Directive would be advantageous
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

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.

This is a permanent full-time role, 42 hours per week, working rotating days and nights, 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shift. Hours of work, days 0600 - 18:00 and nights 18:00 - 06:00 rotating every 2 sets.

Salary & Benefits

• An annual salary of £28,730.19
• 23 days annual leave
• Holiday pay and workplace pension
• Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme.
• You'll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!