Transport Operator

How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you feel that sometimes you have more to give, but no room to progress? How does constant training and development sound?

Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a talented 3 x Transport Coordinators to join us on a full-time, permanent basis at our Banbury site. Working Monday to Friday. 06:00-14:00/10:00-18:00/12:00-20:00

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £31, 500. 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, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

• Coordinate subcontractors and core outbound fleet loading/deliveries using various communication tools, ensuring all jobs run on time and that any issues are communicated and recorded within the appropriate timescales.
• Coordinate security driver and load validation processes, ensuring correct subcontractor driver details are provided to customers and validating drivers upon arrival.
• Debrief drivers, ensuring all debrief procedures are completed and recorded where required.
• Operate transport management systems confidently across all aspects of transport operations, including problem-solving and issue resolution.
• Provide support with insurance and claims investigation

• Carry out daily transport planning activities, scheduling core fleet drivers and subcontractors in line with customer load requirements.
• Identify, record, and maximise backhaul opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across all relevant systems, files, and operational platforms.
• Communicate effectively with the Senior Management Team and customers regarding OTD.
• Work closely with Warehouse Management to ensure efficient vehicle and trailer flow within the operation.

• Manage POD (Proof of Delivery) compliance for both inbound and outbound operations, ensuring all PODs are uploaded to the transport management system. Track and maintain records of outstanding PODs and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage/process purchase orders.
• Upload and maintain accurate agency and core employee timesheet records.

• Ensure Health & Safety rules are followed by all personnel attending customer sites.
• Ensure weekly inspections and safety monitoring activities are completed in line with targets.
• Ensure all incidents and accidents are reported, fully investigated, and all documentation uploaded to the relevant systems.
• Coordinate and maintain records for contractor work permits.
• Attend customer and XPO QHSE meetings as required.

• Support the preparation of weekly KPI packs for customers.
• Coordinate and book fleet servicing, inspections, brake tests and MOTs in line with compliance requirements. Ensure all necessary documentation is maintained, filed correctly, and uploaded to company systems.
• Drivers’ hours and Working Time: monitoring infringements and raising them to the Transport Manager.

• Follow all HR procedures relating to disciplinary matters, absence management, and return-to-work processes.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a proactive approach to ensuring customer service and operational excellence are always maintained.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

• Experience in a transport, logistics, or distribution office environment (preferred but not essential)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Confident using transport systems and Microsoft Office (training provided…