Transport Coordinator Apprentice

xpo; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Wetherby is seeking a Transport Coordinator Apprentice. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for progression into positions such as Transport Planner or Supervisor. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and a passion for logistics. The apprenticeship lasts 15 months and includes on-the-job training, leading to a permanent role upon completion.

Benefits

Salary up to £23,795.20

25 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Passion to build a career within transport & logistics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong desire to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule drivers and route deliveries.
• Monitor driver progress throughout the day.
• Support accident/incident investigations.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Passion for delivering results

Job description

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Client:

xpo

Location:

Wetherby, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Logistics done differently.

Are you looking for a practical, fast-paced role with real development opportunities?

Join XPO Logistics as an Apprentice Transport Coordinator and take your first step into the world of logistics. You’ll work at the heart of a busy transport operation, gaining hands-on experience, expert guidance, and a clear path for progression.

Position Overview:

A Transport Coordinator is generally responsible for scheduling drivers and routing deliveries, ensuring vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements, optimizing transportation routes and ensuring compliance with transportation laws and regulations. Many Transport Coordinators go on to progress within a busy transport office, becoming Transport Planners, Transport Supervisors or Transport Managers.

You'll receive on-the-job training and guidance from experienced transport professionals, giving you the skills and knowledge, you need to succeed in a transport career. To excel in this role, you'll need to have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

The Traffic Office Level 2 apprenticeship will last 15 months, consisting of on the job training with a mentor and then an end of point assessment to show everything you have learnt. After successfully completing your apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent role with XPO with lots of opportunities to progress.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £23,795.20 a year. In addition, we offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. You’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

This exciting role is critical to the running of the transport operation. You’ll be involved in lots of areas, with some of your responsibilities covering the below:

· Working on the system where we track customer orders from receipt to delivery

· Vehicle tracking and supporting our professional drivers when out on the road

· Working with the team and customer to ensure professional standards.

· Investigation system and stock issues

· Printing consignment notes and driver paperwork

· Liaising with customer services

· Monitoring driver crew progress throughout the day

· Assisting the supervisors in their day duties

· Debriefing driver crews after their shifts and ensuring systems are updated correctly.

· Locating and scanning proof of delivery paperwork as requested

· Keeping our customers updated on late routes or delays etc.

· Providing support with our vehicle compliance using our systems

Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment:

· Adhering and championing Health, Safety, Security and Environmental procedures

· Promote a culture where Health and Safety is priority

· Ensure workplace organisation standards are always adhered to

· To support Accident/Incident investigations

Behaviours:

· To endorse and live the behaviour of working together and sharing best practices, fostering networks and collaborating with colleagues within site to resolve challenges

· To support and be helpful to both internal and external customers and colleagues

· To be open to new ideas and reactive to change

What you need to succeed at XPO:

· Strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a passion for delivering exceptional results.

· Passion to build a career within transport & logistics.

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. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesn’t precisely match the job description but you feel you have the skills needed, please feel free to reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. Your skills and passion set you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities. To empower you to do as well as possible during the recruitment process, if you require any changes or amendments to our application and interviews, please don’t hesitate to let us know