Night Transport Operator | Fleet & Driver Planner

Culina Group; Teynham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Discount platform

Job summary

Culina Group’s Fowler Welch operation in the UK is seeking a Transport Operator to join the Teynham team on a full-time permanent basis. You will manage vehicle utilisation and ensure drivers receive clear instructions, meeting service levels cost-effectively while obeying driver hours rules and H&S regulations.

This role offers nights on a 4 on/4 off shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a salary up to £33,000.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a distribution / transport environment.
• Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised environment.
• Sound geographical knowledge.
• Basic understanding of driver’s hours regulations/Tachograph law.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Initiative and the ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors.
• Plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies.Ensure all Company sites are fully considered when planning.
• Ensure drivers work within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations.
• Liaise with planning to optimise fleet/driver utilisation and resolve delivery issues.
• Assist in controlling equipment to meet customer requirements and record information.
• Work with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal and data is downloaded timely.
• Conduct investigations into accidents or driver performance and escalate as needed.
• Support supervisors in driving improvements and cost management in line with KPIs.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by Management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Unsupervised work

Geographical knowledge

Job description

Culina Group’s Fowler Welch operation in the UK is seeking a Transport Operator to join the Teynham team on a full-time permanent basis. You will manage vehicle utilisation and ensure drivers receive clear instructions, meeting service levels cost-effectively while obeying driver hours rules and H&S regulations.

This role offers nights on a 4 on/4 off shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with a salary up to £33,000.