Traffic Operator

Turners (Soham) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Manchester seeks a Traffic Operator to manage fleet operations and liaise with drivers and customers. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a background in logistics. This full-time role offers flexibility in hours and a competitive salary along with benefits such as pension and free parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Transport experience is advantageous.
• Good geographical knowledge and logistics background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan fleet for timely collections and deliveries.
• Track drivers and ensure timely deliveries.
• Assist drivers with any road problems.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Computer literate

Transport experience

Good geographical knowledge

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background

Job description

Overview

As a Traffic Operator you are expected to liaise appropriately with drivers, customers and managers, making sure all road transport legislation and WTD are being adhered to. The role will also involve some administration support with tasks such as order entry and data input. The position is ideally full time, working Monday to Friday - but we can be flexible for the right candidate, this can be discussed further in the interview stage.

Responsibilities

• Planning the fleet for collections and deliveries to collection /delivery times and optimising vehicle/driver utilisation.
• Planning in vehicles for service as per company service requirements.
• Tracking and ensuring drivers are on track with their deliveries and collections.
• Dealing with any problems drivers may have while out on the road, liaising with the end customer if and when necessary.

Qualifications / Skills

• The successful candidate will need good verbal and written communication skills and be computer literate.
• Transport experience would be advantageous
• Good geographical knowledge
• Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background

Company

Turners (Soham) Ltd is one of the UK's Leading and independently owned Logistics companies. We are recruiting a Traffic Operator to work at our Trafford Park, Manchester depot. If you're ready to take the next step - whether you're just starting out or looking to expand your logistics career - we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits

In return you will be offered a competitive salary, pension scheme, free on-site parking.