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Business Unit: XPOE Transport

Location:

Darlington, GB, DL1 4XT

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? How does constant training and development sound?

Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a Transport Coordinator to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Darlington site, on the 1pm to 9pm shift, with occasional Night shift cover for annual leave

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £26,000. 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:

• Tocost 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

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 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 world-class 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.

Transport Coordinator