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 Supervisor to be based at our site in Stamford, near Peterborough, as part of this busy transport operation, you’ll ensure the timely and safe dispatch of drivers.
Pay, Benefits and More
- Salary up to £33,000 per annum.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy additional days.
- High‑street discounts.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Workplace pension.
- Other perks.
What You’ll Do On a Typical Day
- Represent the Transport Operation in the daily Ops calls (09:00 & 14:45).
- Act as the liaison point between Heidelberg and the XPO Transport Team – becoming a single point of contact for any transport queries.
- Ensure VOR / Defect management process is carried out and followed, this includes uploading into Axscend & following the defect process by updating the defect log.
- Ensure general administration, e.g. filing, queries, claims etc is handled as per requests from line managers in accordance with company requirements and deadlines.
- Daily checking of EPOD Compliance – ensuring all driver’s are held accountable for not following the correct process.
- Complete KPI Safety Tools each week – amount to be agreed by Line Manager.
- Weekly enter Timesheet data onto the Payroll spreadsheet and deal with payroll & pay queries in a timely manner.
- Ensure the sickness process is followed and all sickness is managed through AMP and all return to works complete.
- Ensure the vehicle service maintenance planner is updated.
- Be responsible for driver compliance management – including infringements, DCPC hours etc.
- Ensure the training matrix is up to date, including the planning of the training and comms to the driver.
- Complete all incident investigations thoroughly as per XPO process.
- Carry out resource planning for agency drivers.
- Carry out Toolbox talks with Drivers.
- Regularly complete Evotix compliance and ensure all safety actions are complete and signed off.
- Ensure all XPO company processes and procedures are followed as requested or trained.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- To undertake any relevant training events in line with own personal development needs and business requirements raising training needs and requirements to Local Manager.
- To undertake any other reasonable task as required as directed by the Transport Manager or other XPO Managers.
What You Need To Succeed At XPO
- You have exposure of working in a fast‑paced environment – no two days will be the same and we need you to think on your feet.
- Previous experience supervising and developing a team within a complex transport environment.
- Proven experience within transport and a good understanding of compliance and driver hours.
- Computer literate as will be answering email, dispatching drivers, and compiling a handover every morning.
- Team building experience.
- Experience in a fast‑paced, time critical environment.
- Some transport experience dealing with C+E drivers would be beneficial.
Be Part Of Something Big
We strive to create an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, where everyone feels welcomed, empowered and 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.
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