Transport Coordinator Nights

XPO Logistics; Worksop; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

High street discounts

Job summary

XPO Logistics in Worksop is recruiting a Night Transport Operator to support our distribution contract. This role involves cost‑effective planning and dispatch of routes, with a focus on maintaining contractual delivery times and accuracy.

The position operates 4on 4off during night shifts, and the company offers benefits including a pension, discounts, and access to high street perks. A strong understanding of driver hours regulations and UK geography is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of driver hours regulations.
• Good knowledge of the UK geography.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret financial information.
• Familiarity with operational roles within a transport team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and dispatch routes to meet contractual delivery times and manage live plan changes.
• Analyze route cost-effectiveness and take remedial actions when needed.
• Carry out administrative traffic duties accurately and professionally.
• Coordinate with line management to optimise use of hire vehicles and subcontractors.
• Escalate vehicle accidents and record defected vehicles on traffic sheets.

Skills

Driver hours

Geography UK

Health & Safety

Financial literacy

Team roles

Job description

Logistics done differently.

Are you an experienced operator looking for a new challenge? Do you pride yourself on your ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy? Do you like the sound of working on a key contract for one of the biggest logistics companies in the industry?

We are currently recruiting for a Night Transport Operator to support our distribution contract at our site in Worksop. Working 4on 4off – Nights

Pay, Benefits And More

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £34,000 per annum.

• In addition, we offer 20 days holidays.
• 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

• To cost effectively plan and dispatch routes to achieve contractual delivery times, conducting remedial planning to effectively manage live changes to the plan.
• To review the cost effectiveness of routes through KPI analysis, taking remedial action where necessary
• To ensure all administrative traffic duties are carried out as necessary and to a high level of accuracy and professionalism
• To liaise with line management to ensure the effective use of hire vehicles / sub-contractors minimising the cost impact to the business
• To ensure that details of vehicle accidents are escalated to line management
• To ensure that defected vehicles are recorded on traffic sheets

What You Need To Succeed At XPO

• Working knowledge of driver hours regulations
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
• Financial Understanding
• 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 you apart and we welcome diverse people and perspectives at XPO.

We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds and identities.