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Transport Coordinator
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Transport Coordinator
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We're looking for a Transport Controller (Days) to coordinate daily transport operations within our dedicated team at British Gypsum, Sherburn in Elmet. You will be working Monday to Friday 05:30 to 14:00 and 13:30 to 22:00 on a weekly rotations.
Pay, Benefits And More
We are looking to offer a salary of up to £29,500 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 salary sacrifice car scheme, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and much more.
What You’ll Do On a Typical Day
- Coordinate the day-to-day transport operation.
- Brief and debrief drivers at the start and end of their shifts.
- Provide clear and accurate information throughout the day to internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor the daily plan and react quickly and effectively to issues and changes as they occur.
- Act as the primary contact for customer service enquiries and notify of any delivery delays or issues.
- Process operational paperwork, including Proof of Delivery (POD) notes, driver timesheets, run sheets etc.
- Liaise with maintenance providers to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner and our fleet remains compliant.
- Ensure all process and procedures are followed and that we operate a safe and efficient environment.
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What You Need To Succeed At XPO
The role requires confident decision-making, real-time problem solving, and strong communication skills in person, by phone, and by email.
- It’s important you are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment – no two days will be the same and we need you to think on your feet.
- You must be computer literate and comfortable using word, excel, email and similar programmes.
- You must have a keen eye for detail to ensure that we meet our compliance obligations
- Previous transport experience is desired but not essential
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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.
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