Transport Operator

XPO; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job description

Logistics done differently.

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?

We are looking for a talented Transport Coordinator to be based in our customer site in Milton Keynes. Shift pattern will be Monday to Friday, 6am start based on a 40-hour week.

You will be responsible for delivering an end-to-end transport plan, ensuring that safety, service, and savings targets are adhered to. Working with a team ethos to ensure an excellent and valued service is provided to all customers, whilst gaining trust and respectful business relationships.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £32,291 per annum. 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, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

1. Creating cost-effective haulage plans in line with the customer’s expectations and Service Level Agreements.
2. Looking after the day-to-day vehicle & driver compliance.
3. To have the ability to react and positively adapt to the demands of the customers in a dynamic live environment.
4. Consistency in communication with respect to planning changes and service delivery with both customers and supplier hauliers is critical and must be always maintained.
5. Possess commercial awareness in line with baseline protocols ensuring ad hoc deliveries are agreed effectively and recorded.
6. A team player with a flexible approach to working hours, showing commitment as necessary to satisfying fluctuating business demands.
7. Ensuring effective and efficient use of the transport planning systems adopting best practice and general housekeeping.
8. Recognise peers’ strengths and weaknesses, offer support to achieve business and personal goals.
9. Continually look to improve the service we provide offering ideas and recommendations as necessary.
10. Proactively prevent accidents and reduce hazards by ensuring that Company Policy, Health & Safety Standards, and standards of housekeeping are always followed across the Platform.
11. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time to time.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

1. Experience of working in a Transport environment.
2. Experience of transport planning in a 3PL environment is desirable.
3. Good working knowledge of UK Geography.
4. Experience in using transport planning software.
5. Awareness of Large Goods Vehicles and Trailer combination equipment types.
6. Successful track record in communication and building relationships with customers.
7. Experience in a challenging Customer Service environment.

Be part of something big.

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed and empowered. 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.

XPO 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 XPO a great place to work.

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.