Night Transport Operator: Lead Planning & Fleet Ops

Gregory Distribution Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly training courses

Holiday purchasing scheme

Retail discounts with Hapi

Retail Trust Wellbeing Support

Excellent holiday allowance

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Free uniform

Volunteer day

Christmas Savings Club

Tyre discount

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking a Transport Operator to coordinate transport administration and daily operations for a nationwide driver network within a fast-paced expanding environment.

The role requires planning, driver debriefs, and proactive problem-solving to maintain high service standards, with night shifts and development opportunities available in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating transport operations and admin processes.
• Familiarity with UK geography and nationwide driver coverage is a plus.
• Clear communication across levels and teams is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads under deadlines.
• Attention to detail is critical for daily transport tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate transport activities across peak and off-peak periods.
• Lead and debrief drivers; manage day-to-day transport challenges.
• Engage with customers to maintain high service standards.
• Support driver coordination to ensure compliance and performance.
• Maximise fleet utilisation through proactive planning and allocation.
• Produce regular operational reports and identify trends.

Skills

Transport operations experience

UK geography knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation & prioritisation

Attention to detail

Teamwork & initiative

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd in Bridgwater is seeking a Transport Operator to coordinate transport administration and daily operations for a nationwide driver network within a fast-paced expanding environment.

The role requires planning, driver debriefs, and proactive problem-solving to maintain high service standards, with night shifts and development opportunities available in a growing business.