Traffic Operator

Turners (Soham) Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Traffic Operator for its Trafford Park, Manchester depot. Responsibilities include planning fleet for collections and deliveries, tracking drivers, and managing transport legislation compliance. Ideal candidates should have transport experience, good geographical knowledge, and a background in logistics. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and on-site parking, with flexible hours considered for the right applicant.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Transport experience would be advantageous.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Background in Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Planning fleet for collections and deliveries.
• Tracking drivers on their routes.
• Dealing with driver issues while out on the road.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Responsibilities

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!

The main functions of the role are:

• 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.

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.

The successful candidate will need good verbal and written communication skills and be computer literate.

Qualifications

• Transport experience would be advantageous
• Good geographical knowledge
• Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain background

Benefits

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

How to apply

To apply for this position please email your CV to [e-mail]