Transport Coordinator

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Crewe is looking for a transport coordinator. You will manage transport planning, liaise with stores and drivers, and ensure the timely delivery of goods. The ideal candidate has transport experience and strong administrative skills. This role offers an annual salary of £29,243 with various benefits including flexible dental insurance and access to an online learning platform.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Flexible dental insurance

Company-sponsored pension scheme

24/7 online GP service

Access to MyBenefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation with admin skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage transport planning related issues.
• Liaise with stores and drivers for deliveries.
• Ensure safe and timely delivery of goods.

Skills

Transport experience

Admin skills

Liaison skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Communication

Tools

GTS planning tool

Job description

Overview

Reporting to Transport Team Leaders with all day-to-day transport activities. This role involves managing transport planning issues with a solution-based attitude, liaising with stores to communicate delivery amendments, and liaising with drivers for smooth movement of goods and materials. The role focuses on ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods. 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to Transport Team Leaders with all day-to-day transport activities
• Managing transport planning related issues with a solution-based attitude
• Liaising directly with stores to communicate delivery amendments
• Liaising with drivers for smooth movement of goods and materials
• Ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods
• Understanding of transport compliance, working time and EU driving hours
• Administrative experience preferably within a logistics environment
• Computer literate, good knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience of GTS planning tool would be advantageous however training will be given
• Strong communicator, both written and verbal with great attention to detail
• Be able to work cohesively and well with others

Requirements & Skills

• Experience in transportation with admin skills and ability to work in a fast-paced transport environment
• Liaison skills with stores and drivers to coordinate deliveries

Benefits

• You will be working 42 hours per week on a day shift pattern working on a "4 on, 4 off" shift between the hours of 06:00 - 18:00
• An annual salary of £29,243
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
• In addition, you will receive 23 days holiday
• Flexible dental insurance plans
• A company sponsored pension scheme
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform, offering discounts, cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, saving scheme and more
• Admission to GXO University, our online learning platform enabling you to achieve your career aspirations