Transport Assistant

Transport Assistant
Salary: £28,800
Hours: 37.5 Hours, Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm with occasional weekends
Dartford

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 resources
• schedule vehicle deliveries, collections, and movements to meet client needs and service standards
• confirm delivery arrangements with clients in a timely, proactive manner
• allocate jobs effectively, ensuring drivers have full instructions and all necessary paperwork
• monitor driver and vehicle locations to ensure timely arrivals and cost-effective routing
• identify and resolve logistical issues in real time
• support 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 concerns
• excellent logistical planning and resource management abilities
• confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• high-level administrative and customer service skills
• good geographical knowledge of towns, roads, and rail networks
• logical thinker with clear, calm communication under pressure
• intermediate computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office
• a commitment to our core values.

What we offer

• £28,800 per annum
• 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 27 with service
• Workplace pension scheme
• Bupa Private Healthcare (optional)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing tools
• Retail discounts and savings
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• One 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. 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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