Transport Operator (AM shift)

Logistics Done Differently.

Need something exciting, that’s going to keep you on your toes? We are looking for an Transport Operator (AM Shift)  for our  site in Portbury! As an Transport Operator (AM Shift), you’ll be supporting in delivering day to day transport operation tasks.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to pay up to £27,100 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 cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension, and many other benefits.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Transport Operator on the ETEX Portbury site, reporting to the Transport Shift Manager
• Operations
  • Booking in and dispatching a team of 40+ own drivers, 6 shunters and 6 Warehouse Operatives
  • Booking sub-contract vehicles and drivers into site working in a small but busy transport gatehouse
  • Ensuring the timely loading of vehicles on site
  • Dispatching Drivers
  • Communicating issues to the customer
  • Support the Shift Management team with customer ETA’s, haulier, and supplier communication
  • Process Debrief Paperwork and file accurately and securely
  • Providing Proof of Delivery to the customer
  • Liaising with external hauliers
  • Assist with operational planning
  • Assist with maintenance planning
  • KPI reporting
  • Planning (Core & Sub Contract)
  • Scheduling and allocating of deliveries to > 40 articulated vehicles.
  • Building relationships with Third Party hauliers and internal XPO sites
  • Maximising vehicle utilisation
• Service Levels
  • Ensuring deliveries are made on time
  • Reporting of any late deliveries to the customer
  • Ensuring all site and contract, personnel and fleet administration paperwork is checked, processed, and filed or securely stored
  • Ensure all customer paperwork is checked and stored securely ensuring efficient document retrieval when required.
• Flexibility
  • The Site operates a 3-shift system so flexibility will be required.

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 cutting-edge supply chain 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.