Transport Assistant

Description

Join AX where our people and purpose drive us forward.

At AX, we re passionate about keeping drivers on the road and delivering exceptional care when it matters most. As a leading accident assistance and aftercare provider, we support customers involved in non–fault accidents by supplying replacement vehicles and managing their claims with empathy and efficiency.

Our values Inspired to Innovate, Always Respectful, Fully Accountable, and Delivering Delight are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture that prioritises wellbeing, development, and inclusivity, ensuring our people feel supported and empowered every step of the way. We re a team that values care, quality, and customer satisfaction. You ll be part of a supportive environment where your work is appreciated, and your development is encouraged.

About the role

We re looking for a proactive and organised Transport Assistant to coordinate the logistics of our Executive Drivers and vehicle movements across a designated geographical area. You ll play a key role in ensuring efficient resource use, meeting departmental targets, and exceeding client expectations.

What you ll be doing

As part of our dedicated team, your responsibilities will include:

manage and support a team of Executive Drivers, ensuring optimal use of time and resourcesschedule vehicle deliveries, collections, and movements to meet client needs and service standardsconfirm delivery arrangements with clients in a timely, proactive mannerallocate jobs effectively, ensuring drivers have full instructions and all necessary paperworkmonitor driver and vehicle locations to ensure timely arrivals and cost–effective routingidentify and resolve logistical issues in real timesupport and coach other new starters, providing on–the–job training and helping them settle in.

What you ll bring

We re looking for someone who takes pride in their work and ideally with:

experience in a busy transport or logistics environment (preferred but not essential)strong people management skills with experience handling performance issues, including absence, disciplinaries, and capability concernsexcellent logistical planning and resource management abilitiesconfident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships at all levelshigh–level administrative and customer service skillsgood geographical knowledge of towns, roads, and rail networkslogical thinker with clear, calm communication under pressureintermediate computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Officea commitment to our core values.

What we offer

Salary of GBP28,800 per annum22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 27 with serviceWorkplace pension schemeBupa Private Healthcare (optional)Life Assurance (4x salary)Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing toolsRetail discounts and savingsOngoing professional development and career growth opportunitiesOne charity/volunteering day off per year.

Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion

For the third year in a row, we are proud to share that we ve won an Inspiring Workplace Award, now Inspiring Place to Work . This is testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered and remain focused on fostering a culture where everyone can thrive and feel genuinely appreciated.

We've also achieved Thrive at Work Bronze Level accreditation from the West Midlands Combined Authority, recognising our commitment to improving health and wellbeing in our workplace.

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