Night Transport Operator – Safe Deliveries & 10pm–6am Shift

Superdrug Stores; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Staff discount

30% discount on own-brand products

Pension matching

Wagestream

Group with Savers/The Perfume Shop/3UK

AS Watson Group

Learning & development

Job summary

Superdrug Stores in Northampton is seeking a Transport Administrator/Operator to join a busy transport team. You will handle driver briefs, update instructions, and liaise with departments to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires 12 months transport admin experience, knowledge of Telematics and Transport Management Systems is useful, and a sharp eye for detail. You will work 40 hours on a 5x8 shift pattern 10pm–6am, with generous holiday and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• 12 months admin or operator experience in a transport environment (essential).
• Experience of Telematics and Transport Management Systems would be advantageous.
• Flexible approach to performing other duties within the transport operation as requested by your Line Manager.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent time and attendance record.
• Good teamwork skills, and ability to work on your own.
• Health and safety awareness within Transport; follow ASW, H&S values.

Responsibilities

• Full briefing and debriefing of driving teams to ensure communication of vital information.
• Preparing store bags and updating store instructions.
• Communicating with required departments and support functions for smooth operations.
• Ensure vehicles and trailers are road legal by following site defect processes.
• Provide first line contact for driving teams for delivery queries, breakdowns, or incidents.
• Engage maintenance/breakdown services to assist breakdowns and recoveries.
• Provide first line contact with stores for schedule changes, delays, and failures.
• Support other transport functions and cover holidays/absences as required.

Skills

Transport experience

Telematics

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Health & safety

Tools

TMS (Transport Management System)

Job description

Superdrug Stores in Northampton is seeking a Transport Administrator/Operator to join a busy transport team. You will handle driver briefs, update instructions, and liaise with departments to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires 12 months transport admin experience, knowledge of Telematics and Transport Management Systems is useful, and a sharp eye for detail. You will work 40 hours on a 5x8 shift pattern 10pm–6am, with generous holiday and staff benefits.