Fleet Support Specialist - Gotham

Logistics done differently.

Here at XPO, we’re looking to bring in a Fleet Support Specialist at our site in Gotham, covering our British Gypsum contract on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Fleet Support Specalist is responsible for ensuring the legal compliance, operational efficiency, and cost control of a large commercial vehicle and trailer fleet. Working within a small maintenance control centre, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of fleet safety, reliability, and regulatory adherence. Working as part of our transport team,  this position will play a key part in keeping our trucks moving and ensuring we’re up to date with all fleet related administration across the contract. You will  operate Monday to Friday across core working hours.

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a competitive salary. 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, cycle to work scheme, a workplace pension and many other benefits.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• You will effectively and efficiently provide administration support to the transport teams across the UK, updating our fleet management system with the supplied information in a timely and accurate fashion
• Review VOR lists every AM and PM, challenge any vehicle in VMU for more than 2 days, in the absence of the Fleet Manager.

• Ensure repairs are made as quickly as possible and provide regular updates.
• Arrange alternative repair agents when required to minimize down time.
• Daily yard walk to identify visual standard of fleet and any new damage, including visit to VMU to discuss daily programme with UK Trucks (in the fleet managers absence)
• Assist fleet manager in proactively chasing suppliers of VOR equipment, especially tail lift and fridges, record conversations and advise Transport management of long-term issues
• Update our records regarding vehicles registered on our o-licences and insurance policies
• Ensure all our vehicles are taxed and road-related charges and accounts are paid

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Attention to detail is critical, you’ll need to be organised and methodical
• Strong administration skills are highly desirable, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment,
• Past experience in transport would be highly beneficial

Be part of something big. 

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.