Need something exciting, that’s going to keep you on your toes? We are looking for an Transport  Specialist (Planning) for our customer site in Portbury! As a Transport Specialist you’ll be supporting in delivering day to day transport operation tasks.

 

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to pay up to £30,700 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 benefits.

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

 

Operations

Scheduling and allocating of deliveries for both XPO core fleet (40+ daily) and external hauliers (50+ daily). Building relationships with Third Party hauliers and internal XPO sites Maximising driver and vehicle utilisation. Monitor vehicle delivery progress in real time. Monitor driver performance and variances in expected driver’s hours, breaks, POA’s and route deviations. Provide customer ETA’s, haulier, and supplier communication. Provide support and assist in the debriefing of LGV Drivers and processing applicable admin and compliance paperwork.

 

Service Levels

Ensuring deliveries are made on time. Reporting of any late deliveries to the customer. Communicate as necessary with the Management Team/Customer, on all matters that may affect service levels or impact on other operations.

 

Additional Tasks

Assisting in booking in and dispatching of both XPO core fleet (40+ daily) and external hauliers (50+ daily). Ensure full compliance with company policy and procedures. To undertake any relevant training events in line with own personal development needs and business requirements To undertake any other reasonable task as required.

 

Experience required:

Demonstrable transport planning and driver management experience. Experience of collaborating closely with a customer, preferably on a customer site Good geographical knowledge Able to challenge poor performance and communicate effectively.

 

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 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 cutting-edge supply chain 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.