Transport Specialist

xPO; Darton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics solution provider in Darton is seeking a Transport Supervisor to oversee admin tasks and HGV fleet maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a transport office, strong customer service skills, and familiarity with HGVs. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to £33,014.21 per year along with excellent benefits, including 25 days of holiday and various discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a transport office environment.
• Knowledge of HGV vehicles and maintenance scheduling.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role.

Responsibilities

• Update KPI reports and conduct PoD checks.
• Monitor PDA systems and handle incoming calls.
• Manage service schedules for HGVs, tractor units, and trailers.
• Liaise with maintenance providers to ensure compliance.
• Conduct vehicle-related investigations.

Skills

Transport office experience

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge of HGV vehicles

Microsoft Office proficiency

CPC Qualification (desirable)

Familiarity with planning tools (desirable)

Tools

Paragon

Masterpack

WTS

Sphere

Job description

Logistics done differently.

We're hiring a Transport Supervisor to work onsite at our customer site in Darton, Monday to Friday from 1:00pm to 9:30pm, overseeing admin tasks, HGV fleet maintenance, investigations, and QHSE activities. Ideal candidates will have transport office experience and strong customer service skills.

Pay, benefits and more

We're looking to offer a salary of up to £33,014.21 per annum. 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

• Update KPI reports and conduct PoD checks
• Monitor PDA systems and handle incoming calls
• Manage service schedules for HGVs, tractor units, and trailers
• Liaise with maintenance providers to ensure compliance
• Conduct vehicle-related investigations
• Support site-level investigations and disciplinary processes
• Contribute to site monitoring and QHSE goals through scorecard participation

What you need to succeed at XPO

• Proven experience in a transport office environment
• Knowledge of HGV vehicles and maintenance scheduling
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role
• Strong customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer use
• Desirable – CPC Qualified
• Desirable – Familiarity with systems such as Paragon, Masterpack, WTS, Sphere, or other PoD/planning tools

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