Job Introduction

ArrowXL are the UK’s leading provider of two-person home delivery who strive to make the world of delivery a better place, by building a business that supports the way we live today. Most of our work is taking responsibility for storing and delivering large, heavy, bulky items – the kind of work that typically needs two people to handle. Quite often these items need installing, which we do too.

Here at ArrowXL we run our trunking fleet to collect stock from clients and deliver returns, while maintaining the correct balance of trailers across the network (ensuring everything is in the right place, at the right time).

We are now recruiting for a Transport Coordinator to join our busy team in Wigan, working with closely with our warehouse and planning teams to manage the daily trailer collection schedules and control vehicle movements onsite. 

Interested in the opportunity of joining the UK’s largest multi-user, two-person, home delivery and warehouse specialist? If so, read on…

Role Responsibility

Supporting the Network Controller, your duties will include;

• Communicating with other ArrowXL sites and contractors, to ensure the smooth running of our network and resolve any problems that may arise
• Liaising with sub-contractors to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective route and service is delivered
• Providing accurate routing information and general administration
• Help manage our fleet (units & trailers) - ensuring defects and PMIs are completed and compliant
• Yard management (ensuring trailers go to the correct bay at correct times)
• Allocating and managing paperwork for inbound and outbound loads
• Ensuring security and seal checks are managed for all vehicles

We’re all about colleague development so your career doesn’t need to stop here – on occasion there would be an expectation for you to step up and cover the Network Controller giving you exposure and experience at a higher level.

The Ideal Candidate

With the amount of applications expected for this position, we will only be able to proceed forward with candidates who match our essential requirements stated below:

• Experience of working in transport or logistics
• Excellent Geographical knowledge
• Knowledge of Driving regulations for LGV, Working Time Directive, Driving Hours etc.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Computer literate as you will need to use our Transport management systems (system specific training will be provided)
• Good communication skills
• Self-starter who is always looking for ways to improve the way we do things

Package Description

Additional Information:

• Basic hourly rate of £9.02 
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Working hours; Shift 1 05:00 to 14:00 OR Shift 2 12:00 to 21:00

In addition to this competitive salary, you’ll receive many excellent additional benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) which increases with service
• 10% Shift allowance for hours worked after 14:00
• Staff discount at very.co.uk
• Pension plan options
• Flexible working options
• Discounted gym membership
• Life Insurance
• Department competitions (Including employee of the month)
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Retail discounts  
• Ongoing progression and development opportunities

About the Company

Our culture thrives on Six core values that form who we are, these are:

Innovative I Safe I Respectful I Excellent I Responsible I One Team

ArrowXL