Transport Administrator/ Planner | Kegworth

Logistics done differently

Looking for a transport 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 06:00 to 18:00 - 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 (inclusive of 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:

• Booking in bound and out bound drivers.
• Greeting all visitors and contractors.
• Managing the shunters and shunting operation.
• Receiving yard checks from the shunter – checking they match the system.
• Communicating VOR trailers and updating the system accordingly.
• Receiving pre shift checks from the shunters and making sure there is no defects.
• Managing defects on the TUG.
• Supporting drivers and visiting drivers and using the XPO driver app.
• Running operational reports.
• Allocating of work to hauliers.
• Creating quality events in the system for any deliveries with issues or failures.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Essential: 2-3 years’ experience within a transport office operation.
• Essential: Experience with Microsoft office/excel. Working with systems.
• Essential: Experience in using transport planning software.
• Essential: Successful track record in communication and building relationships with customers.
• Essential: Experience of working with yard and planning management systems

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 here.