What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Manage daily distribution operations, in conjunction with the Thurrock Control Tower operators ensuring timely and efficient fuel deliveries across the region.
• Implement and oversee operational policies to optimise productivity, reduce costs, and enhance service quality.
• Ensure that all vehicles and equipment are registered at the correct terminals and that drivers are appropriately trained for all relevant locations and delivery points.
• Monitor and report on regional key performance indicators (KPIs) related to, fuel consumption, vehicle utilisation, and other operational metrics.
• Ensure all regional operations comply with Company policy, current legislation, including health and safety, environmental standards, and the handling of hazardous materials.
• Regularly conduct audits on Evotix to identify areas for improvement in safety practices.
• Ensure all aspect of the sites within region are achieving the highest standards relating to operators’ compliance risk score with standards set to achieve FORS recognition in future.
• Utilise the Microlise system to its full potential driving a sustained improving score via driver engagement & 1:1 management, fostering a culture of consistently high performance.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive, and communicative work environment, encouraging driver input and ensuring concerns are addressed.
• Ensure all drivers are trained and competent in operating vehicles and equipment across various terminals, fuel types, and delivery locations.

What you need to succeed at XPO:

• Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience). CPC International preferred
• 5+ years of experience in transport management, logistics, or fleet operations, preferably within the fuel or hazardous materials distribution industry.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing, training, and motivating drivers and other logistics staff.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in transportation management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Safety Mindset: Commitment to a safety-first approach and thorough understanding of safety regulations.
• Leadership & Team Development: Ability to engage, inspire, and lead a regional team, promoting a positive and productive work environment.
• Operational Precision: Ability to ensure all equipment, vehicles, and drivers meet terminal-specific and delivery-point-specific requirements.
• Analytical Thinking: Skilled in analyzing data to optimize operations and solve complex logistical challenges.
• Customer Focus: Dedicated to maintaining high levels of service for both internal and external stakeholders.