Transport Planner: Fast-Track Your Logistics Career

XPO Logistics; Crick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Staff discounts

Job summary

XPO Logistics is seeking a Transport Coordinator for its Crick site on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves planning and coordinating loads, coordinating with drivers and subcontractors, and handling PODs and customer queries.

The successful candidate will join a team focused on efficient transport operations and daily problem-solving. The position offers a salary up to £30,200, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, and various perks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport, logistics, or distribution office environment is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Confident using transport systems and Microsoft Office (training provided where needed).
• Good communication skills with drivers, subcontractors, customers, and internal teams.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn wider transport and supervisory duties.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Allocate drivers, vehicles, and subcontractors to loads once the Paragon plan is issued.
• Calculate subcontractor rates and issue load details via email.
• Plan and coordinate backhauls where required.
• De-brief drivers in SHARP on a daily basis.
• De-brief subcontractor loads in SHARP once PODs are received.
• Maintain and work through POD backlogs where applicable.
• Keep the POD log up to date and chase outstanding PODs.
• Check subcontractor PODs weekly and notify relevant stakeholders for PO raising.
• Deal with customer delivery queries as they arise.
• Carry out general office administration including filing, scanning, and document control.

Skills

Transport experience

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive learning

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

MS Office

Transport systems

Job description

XPO Logistics is seeking a Transport Coordinator for its Crick site on a full-time, permanent basis. The role involves planning and coordinating loads, coordinating with drivers and subcontractors, and handling PODs and customer queries.

The successful candidate will join a team focused on efficient transport operations and daily problem-solving. The position offers a salary up to £30,200, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, and various perks.