Transport Planner

1 week ago

Wellingborough, United Kingdom XPO Full time

Logistics done differently

 

Ready for a change? Looking for a 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 Planner to be based at our site in Wellingborough on our contract with Homebase. As part of this busy transport operation, covering Mon to Fri, 6am to 3pm, 

 

Pay, benefits and more:

 

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £36,488 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 perks.

 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

 

  • Create the daily transport plan and allocating work against carrier as per the plan
  • Planning all stock and material movements between sites and overseeing backhaul shipments
  • Ensure all process and procedures are followed and that we operate a safe and efficient environment
  • Provide end of shift handover and tracking information to customers
  • Attend daily planning calls

 

What you need to succeed at XPO:

 

  • It’s important you have exposure of working in a fast-paced environment 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Experience within transport and a good understanding of compliance and driver hours would be beneficial
  • Paragon Knowledge
  • Strong Excel Knowledge
  • 2 years 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 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.

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