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XPO, Inc. Transport Coordinator Apprentice in Huthwaite, United Kingdom
Transport Coordinator Apprentice
Requisition Id:
Business Unit: XPOE Transport
Location:
Huthwaite, GB, NG17 6AF
Logistics done differently.
Are you looking for a hands-on job with plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement?
We’re looking for an Apprentice Transport Coordinator to join us on a full-time basis at our Huthwaite site, Nottinghamshire, on the 5am to 2pm shift, Monday to Friday.
*Position Overview: *
A Transport Coordinator is generally responsible for scheduling drivers and routing deliveries, ensuring vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements, optimizing transportation routes and ensuring compliance with transportation laws and regulations. Many Transport Coordinators go on to progress within a busy transport office, becoming Transport Planners, Transport Supervisors or Transport Managers.
You'll receive on-the-job training and guidance from experienced transport professionals, giving you the skills and knowledge, you need to succeed in a transport career. To excel in this role, you'll need to have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a passion for delivering exceptional results.
TheTraffic Office Level 2apprenticeship will last 15 months, consisting of on the job training with a mentor and then an end of point assessment to show everything you have learnt. After successfully completing your apprenticeship, you will be offered a permanent role with XPO with lots of opportunities to progress.
Pay, benefits and more:
We’re looking to offer a salary of up to£23,795.20 a year. 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 perks.
What you’ll do on a typical day:
This exciting role is critical to the running of the transport operation. You’ll be involved in lots of areas, with some of your responsibilities covering the below:
Working on the system where we track customer orders from receipt to delivery
Vehicle tracking and supporting our professional drivers when out on the road
Working with the team and customer to ensure professional standards.
Investigation system and stock issues
Printing consignment notes and driver paperwork
Liaising with customer services
Monitoring driver crew progress throughout the day
Assisting the supervisors in their day duties
Debriefing driver crews after their shifts and ensuring systems are updated correctly.
Locating and scanning proof of delivery paperwork as requested
Keeping our customers updated on late routes or delays etc.
Providing support with our vehicle compliance using our systems
Health, Safety, Security, and the Environment:
Adhering and championing Health, Safety, Security and Environmental procedures
Promote a culture where Health and Safety is priority
Ensure workplace organisation standards are always adhered to
To support Accident/Incident investigations
Behaviours:
To endorse and live the behaviour of working together and sharing best practices, fostering networks and collaborating with colleagues within site to resolve challenges
To support and be helpful to both internal and external customers and colleagues
To be open to new ideas and reactive to change
What you need to succeed at XPO:
Strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a passion for delivering exceptional results.
Passion to build a career within transport & logistics.
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 statementhere. (https://jobs.xpo.com/content/APPLICANT-PRIVACY-NOTICE/?locale=en_GB)