Transport Operator - Nights

JR United Kingdom; Rochester; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Rochester is seeking a Transport Operator to coordinate transport operations during the night shifts. This role offers a salary of up to £26,832 per annum, 25 days holiday, and various perks like high street discounts. The ideal candidate will have experience in a transport office and be proficient in Excel and Outlook. Join a friendly team that promotes training and progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Experience in routing drivers, warehousing, and administrative tasks.
• Confident communicator, especially by phone.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport operations and route planning.
• Manage admin for Night Network and contract operations.
• Ensure driver compliance and investigate incidents.

Skills

Knowledge of working in a transport office

Routing drivers

Administrative tasks

Confident communicator

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of trunking and cross-docking

Job description

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Were on the lookout for a talented Transport Operator to join our team and help us deliver excellence every single night.

Join XPO at our Rochester site, where the team is friendly, supportive, and gets the job done with a smile. We rely on each other, work well together, and offer real opportunities for training and progression.

Youll work Monday to Friday, 21:0006:00, giving you your weekends free and a consistent night schedule.

Pay, benefits and more:

Were looking to offer a salary of up to £26,832 per annum plus a 25% shift allowance. We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Youll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What youll do on a typical day:

• Coordinate transport operations and route planning
• Manage admin for Night Network, Specialist, and contract operations
• Scan freight in/out of the warehouse
• Support cost-effective use of vehicles and subcontractors
• Ensure driver compliance and investigate incidents
• Progress into planning the General operation

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Knowledge & experience of working in a transport office.
• Experience in routing drivers, warehousing, and administrative tasks.
• Confident communicator, especially by phone
• Flexible attitude and willingness to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Knowledge of trunking and cross-docking is highly desirable.

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. You may not feel you tick all of the boxes we have written above, so even if your experience doesnt 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 dont hesitate to let us know.