Transport Coordinator (6 Month Maternity Cover)

XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED; Mold; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy additional days

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

High street discounts

Many other perks

Job summary

XPO Transport Solutions Europe is seeking a Transport Coordinator in Mold on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support maternity leave. You will coordinate depot transport operations, dispatch routes, and manage live changes to plans while maintaining accurate administrative duties.

The role requires experience in transport/logistics, resilience under pressure, and strong customer service skills. It offers a competitive salary and benefits, with core Monday–Friday hours and on-site work at the

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a transport/logistics organisation.
• Experience managing conflicting priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to customer requirements.
• Effective customer service skills.
• Ability to take a creative approach to problem solving.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Operational understanding of team roles.

Responsibilities

• You will dispatch routes to achieve contractual delivery times, conducting remedial planning to effectively manage live changes to the plan.
• Ensure all administrative traffic duties are carried out as necessary and to a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• To ensure that details of vehicle accidents are escalated to line management.
• To ensure that defected vehicles are recorded on traffic sheets.
• To ensure that the procedure for damaged deliveries is followed where necessary.
• To use all IT based systems in the effective delivery of their role including YMS, Sphere & WTS.
• 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 identify and highlight to management any potential improvement opportunities.
• Manage all third-party contractors whilst on site including subcontractors, agency, and maintenance providers.
• Carry out resource planning for agency drivers.
• End of day checks, making sure all keys are securely stored.
• Entering timesheet data onto the Payroll spreadsheet.

Skills

Transport & logistics experience

Customer service

Prioritization under pressure

Problem solving

Geographic knowledge of UK

Health & safety awareness

Team orientation

Tools

YMS

Sphere

WTS

Job description

Company description

XPO TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS EUROPE

Job description

Logistics done differently.

Are you an experienced transport administrator looking for a position that you can really make a difference in?

Do you like the idea of supporting the transport function on a brand-new key contract for one of the biggest, fastest-growing names in logistics?

Are you ready for your next challenge?

We’re looking for a Transport Coordinator to support on a 6 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave at our site in Mold. Your role will be to co-ordinate the transport operations of the depot in order to achieve business objectives and the needs of the customer. Working Monday to Friday core hours (with some flexibility – this is logistics after all).

Pay, benefits and more

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £27,750 per annum.

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• option to buy additional days
• high street discounts
• cycle to work scheme
• workplace pension
• many other perks

What you’ll do on a typical day

• You will dispatch routes to achieve contractual delivery times, conducting remedial planning to effectively manage live changes to the plan.
• Ensure all administrative traffic duties are carried out as necessary and to a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• To ensure that details of vehicle accidents are escalated to line management.
• To ensure that defected vehicles are recorded on traffic sheets.
• To ensure that the procedure for damaged deliveries is followed where necessary.
• To use all IT based systems in the effective delivery of their role including YMS, Sphere & WTS.
• 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 identify and highlight to management any potential improvement opportunities.
• Manage all third-party contractors whilst on site including subcontractors, agency, and maintenance providers.
• Carry out resource planning for agency drivers.
• End of day checks, making sure all keys are securely stored.
• Entering timesheet data onto the Payroll spreadsheet.

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Previous experience within a transport / logistics organisation.
• Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to customer requirements.
• Effective Customer Service Skills.
• Ability to take a creative approach to problem solving.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Operational understanding of team roles.

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. Your skills and passion set us apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities.