Transport Administrator/ Planner | Kegworth

Job title:

Transport Administrator/ Planner | Kegworth

Company

XPO Logistics

Job description

Logistics done differentlyReady for a change? Looking for a role that you can develop into? Ready to join a site as its growing? We are looking for someone like you.We’re currently recruiting for a Transport Administrator/ Planner to be based at our site in Kegworth on a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern.As Transport Administrator / Planner you will be based in the gatehouse and responsible for booking in all inbound and outbound loads, greeting all visitors and contractors, managing the shunters and the shunting operation. Managing and maintaining the yard management system on site and for other sites. Planning jobs, allocating work to hauliers, running reports as well as maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment for all staff. Working with a team ethos to ensure an excellent and valued service is provided to all customers’, whilst gaining trust and respectful business relationships.Pay, benefits and more:We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £26,000 per annum. In addition, we offer 20 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:

• To have the ability to react and positively adapt to the demands of the customers in a dynamic live environment.
• Consistency in communication with respect to planning changes and service delivery with both customers and supplier hauliers is critical and must be maintained at all times.
• Managing and maintaining yard management systems.
• A team player with a flexible approach to working hours, showing commitment as necessary to satisfying fluctuating business demands.
• Ensuring effective and efficient use of the planning and yard management systems adopting best practise and general housekeeping.
• Recognise peers strengths and weakness, offer support to achieve business and personal goals.
• Continually look to improve the service we provide offering ideas and recommendations as necessary.
• Proactively prevent accidents and reduce hazards by ensuring that Company Policy, Health & Safety Standards and standards of housekeeping are followed at all times across the Platform
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by their manager from time to time.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Experience of working with yard and planning management systems
• Experience of transport planning in a 3PL environment is desirable.
• Experience in using transport planning software.
• Successful track record in communication and building relationships with customers.

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 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. Review XPO’s candidate privacy statement

Expected salary

£26000 per year

Location

Kegworth, Leicestershire

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:21:28 GMT

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