Transport Planning Administrator

Are you a natural problem solver with excellent organisation skills & ideally come from a transport operations background? Then we would love to hear from you!  

Here at GXO Logistics, we’re recruiting for a Transport Planning Administrator to provide exceptional support to our Transport Planning team for our Clicklink contract. You will be responsible for carrying out a varied workload across numerous planning and administration tasks. You'll be the glue that holds us together, ensuring everyone has the information they need and communication flows like a well-oiled machine.

 You will be working Monday – Friday between the hours of 10:00-18:00, with some flexibility required.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £24,960.08 per annum and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Liaise with customers, depots, and operations teams, effectively communicating updates, resolving issues, and building strong relationships
• Support the smooth operation of the transport planning team by handling all administrative tasks associated with ad-hoc transport plans, daily network reports, and returns bookings
• React to all unforeseen events across the shifts in a timely and professional fashion.  Reduce any negative impact these events may have led to by utilising the resources at your disposal
• Execution of all emails in a timely manner, passing on instructions where necessary and making the appropriate action

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Communication skills, both written and verbally, with an ability to understand the client’s needs and requirements
• 1-2 years' experience in an administrative or customer service role within a fast-paced environment is highly advantageous
• Computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office package, in particular Excel (looking to further develop, knowledge of power queries, pivot tables and new formula functions such as xlookup, textjoin and torow). Previous experience using Paragon is highly advantageous, however this can be taught
• Excellent organisation, planning, problem-solving skills and the motivation for cost efficiency
• Self-motivated with an ability to prioritise own workload effectively

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO 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 GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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 GXO's candidate privacy statement here.