Reserve Traffic Office / Yard Marshall / Control Operative

Royal Mail Group; Northampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Traffic Office Administrator, Yard Marshall, or Yard Control Operative at the Midlands Super Hub. This permanent role offers a diverse range of responsibilities in a dynamic environment. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you will manage operations, liaise with drivers, and handle administrative tasks. Enjoy competitive pay, career development opportunities, and various employee benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and discounts on shopping and leisure.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.54 plus shift allowance

Overtime paid at 1.25x rate

Pro-rata holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Uniform provided for contracts longer than three months

Parental leave benefits

Various discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure

Qualifications

• Self-motivated, organized, and punctual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operations of the Midlands Super Hub Transport Office.
• Ensure yard safety and coordinate vehicle movements.
• Manage systems and perform administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

BAT

Isotrack

C3

Job description

Reserve Traffic Office Administrator / Yard Marshall / Yard Control Operative - Midlands Super Hub

Job Details

Location: Crick NN6 7GZ

Type: Permanent contract

Hours: 40 hours per week, various shifts (Earlies, Lates, Nights), 5 days across Mon-Sun

Please note, after employment commencement, you may move to a set shift based on seniority.

Introduction

Join us at Royal Mail during an exciting period of transformation. We are seeking Leave Reserves to cover roles at the Midlands Super Hub, including Traffic Office Administrator, Yard Marshall, and Yard Control Operative.

Role Responsibilities

As a Traffic Office Administrator, you will:

1. Maintain efficient and safe operations of the Midlands Super Hub Transport Office.
2. Manage systems such as BAT, Isotrack, and FTA, ensuring data accuracy and legislative compliance.
3. Issue vehicle keys and logbooks; ensure digital tacho cards are downloaded as per policy.
4. Debrief drivers and escalate unresolved issues.
5. Monitor vehicle allocation and defects, liaising with the workshop.
6. Perform general office tasks, requiring good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

As a Yard Marshall, your responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring yard safety, liaising with drivers, and coordinating vehicle movements.
2. Communicating effectively with drivers and managing issues in the yard.
3. Ensuring trailers and vehicles are correctly parked.
4. Performing trailer brake and speed checks.
5. Handling customer queries in the yard.

As a Yard Control Operative, your duties involve:

1. Working mainly in the Transport Office using systems like BAT, Isotrack, and C3.
2. Issuing trailers and managing yard stock levels.
3. Carrying out administrative tasks with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Candidate Profile

• Self-motivated, organized, and punctual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits

• Hourly rate of £12.54 plus shift allowance.
• Overtime paid at 1.25x rate.
• Pro-rata holiday entitlement, increasing with service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Career development opportunities.
• Uniform provided for contracts longer than three months.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Various discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure.

Join Us

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Inclusion & Support

Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion. We support adjustments during the application process and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.