Transport Coordinator Apprentice | Wavin | Chippenham

Logistics done differently.

How would you like to work for a company that can accelerate your career? Do you want to kick start your career in Logistics? How does constant training and development sound?

Here at XPO, we take our people seriously. We’re looking for a talented Transport Coordinator to join us on a full-time, 15 month initial contract with the goal to go permanent after completing your apprenticeship. You would be based at our Wavin customer site based in Chippenham. The role would be Monday-Friday, working on the day shift. This is a blended workplace apprenticeship programme and you will receive the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Transport Supervisor Apprenticeship
• Management CPC

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £23,000. We offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and you’ll have access to a variety of high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other perks.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Act as the main point of contact to both our drivers and customers, effectively dealing with any issues as they come up
• Carry out driver debriefs, and liaise with the compliance and training teams.
• Carry out administrative tasks as directed by your manager, such as collating customer POD (Proof of Delivery) documents.
• Escalate details of vehicle accidents, defects or any fleet issues to senior management
• Develop knowledge of Paragon Planning through direct mentoring with an experienced Transport Planner.
• By the end of your apprenticeship you will be competent in all areas of a transport operation.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Individuals must achieve level 1 in Maths and English prior to taking the End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship.
• Excellent communication skills – you’ll be speaking regularly with various stakeholders
• Good understanding of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook

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