Company description:
XPO, Inc
Job description:
Logistics done differently.
How would you like to work for a reputable & market leading company that are consistently growing?
Need something exciting, thats going to keep you on your toes? Here at XPO, were looking for a professional and motivated individual to join us as a Transport Operator.
Whether you have no transport experience or have a previous background within a transport office, we would love to hear from you!
This is a full-time, permanent role for our site based in Bury St Edmunds. As a Transport Operator youll be supporting in delivering day to day transport operation tasks.Shift times for this role are Monday-Friday (Mid Shift 12pm 9pm)
Pay, benefits and more:
Were looking to offer a salary of up to £29,133 per annum+ 15% shift allowance.
We offer 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), as well as the option to buy additional days. Youll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.
What youll do on a typical day:
* Co-ordinate the transport operations on site and on customer premises to meet both customer and company expectations.
* Liaise with line management to ensure the effective use of hire vehicles / subcontractors minimising the cost impact to the business.
* Ensure that all drivers are compliant with the working time directive regulations and that any accidents/incidents are investigated in a timely manner.
* Ensuring all collections are covered.
* Any returns are processed.
* Dispatching 10-12 daily trunks.
What you need to succeed at XPO:
* Essential: A willingness to learn transport and build a career within XPO.
* Essential: Calm, positive & analytical mindset. Be solutions focused.
* Essential: Excellent communication skills youll be speaking regularly with various stakeholders with different personalities.
* Essential: Be able to pick up systems and procedures confidently. Be able adapt to various challenges or situations that may arise.
* Essential: Good understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook.
* Highly Desirable - previous transport operator or planning experience.
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 doesnt 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 dont hesitate to let us know.
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