Transport Coordinator in Leicester, United Kingdom

Transport Coordinator

Requisition Id: 369666

Business Unit: XPOE Transport

Location:

Leicester, GB, LE18 2FS

Logistics done differently

Ready for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join an exciting brand-new contract site as its growing? We are looking for someone like you.

We’re currently recruiting for a Transport Coordinator to be based in our new customer site in Leicester. As part of this busy transport operation, you’ll ensure the timely and safe dispatch of drivers across Monday to Friday 2pm to 10pm.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £28,000 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 as well as a cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Management of Core Fleet Drivers & Subcontract Haulier drivers

• Deputise for Transport Team Manager as required

• Ensure quality control of, all subcontractors and suppliers

• Foster, maintain and improve relationships with colleagues throughout XPO and

• with other depots.

• Raising training needs and requirements to Transport Team Manager

• To ensure all company procedures and processes are being followed by operators

• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Transport Operations Manager

• To undertake any relevant training events in line with own personal development

• needs and business requirements

• Work with Fleet Administrator to ensure vehicles/trailers are inspected/Serviced/MOT

• within agreed service schedules.

• To undertake any other reasonable task as required.

• To maintain fleet standard and act on defects

• To ensure tachograph records are up to date

• To act upon personal and road traffic accidents

• Producing and monitoring KPIs

• Accident investigation

• Brief all drivers

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Previous experience within a transport / logistics organisation

• Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast moving Environment

• Working knowledge of driver hours regulations

• Good geographical knowledge of the UK

• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

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.

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