Transport Coordinator Nights

XPO; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Wakefield seeks a Night Transport Coordinator to manage delivery logistics during night shifts. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with all safety procedures, managing dispatch operations, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced logistics environments and a good understanding of transport regulations. The position offers a salary up to £33,500 and a variety of benefits, including 25 days holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a complex time-critical logistics environment.
• Experience working in a transport or logistics role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage dispatch and execution of deliveries and collections.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures.
• Liaise with stakeholders for vehicle use and subcontractors.
• Be the initial response for incidents on site.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of compliance and driver hours

Good geographical knowledge of the UK

Computer literacy

Transport experience with C+E drivers

Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

Job description

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How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound?

Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a Night Transport Coordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Wakefield site, on the 9.30pm to 6am shifts, Monday to Friday.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £33,500. 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, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Ensure drivers are dispatched and the plan is managed and executed, ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed to meet the contract SLAs, conducting remedial planning to effectively manage live changes to the plan.
• Ensure all processes and procedures are followed and that we operate a safe and efficient environment.
• Support the Site Manager with adherence to all compliance and legal obligations during your shift.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure the effective use of the vehicles and subcontractors.
• Ensure VOR / Defect management processes are followed and all logs are up to date.
• Arrange breakdown repairs for vehicles or trailers.
• Be the initial site response person in the event of an incident, liaising with the Managers.
• Ensure that details of vehicle accidents are escalated to line management.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment – no two days will be the same, and you need to think on your feet.
• Previous experience in a complex time-critical logistics environment.
• Proven experience in transport and a good understanding of compliance, driver hours, and incident investigations.
• Computer literacy for emailing, dispatching drivers, and compiling a daily handover.
• Transport experience dealing with C+E drivers is beneficial.
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered, and able to bring their true selves to work. If your experience doesn’t exactly match the job description but you believe you have the necessary skills, please reach out to our recruitment team for an initial discussion. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and encourage applications from all.

XPO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to successful companies worldwide. We help our customers manage goods efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team of energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel in this role. They are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be asked to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.