Transport Operations Specialist

White Recruitment Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + BH

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Life assurance

Health cash plans

Discounted gym membership

Retail discounts

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited in Barnsley is seeking a Transport Operator to join a busy transport operation. The role covers administration, driver management, compliance and day-to-day planning support.

Salary £35,000-£40,000 DOE with weekly rotating hours (7am-4pm and 9am-6pm). This on-site role offers holiday progression, life assurance and health plans, and opportunities to develop across planning, compliance and driver management.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations, transport administration or transport planning.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Confident communicating with drivers, customers, suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the transport operation, assisting with planning and operational coordination.
• Maintain accurate records relating to vehicle servicing, defects, tyre checks, vehicle washing and driver training.
• Monitor driver holidays and absences, liaising with driver agencies to arrange cover where required.
• Assist with operational reporting, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Support the processing and authorisation of purchase orders, POD documentation and invoices.
• Assist with issuing work to drivers, handling general queries and conducting driver debriefs.
• Liaise with the customer, drivers, suppliers and other relevant contacts to help maintain an efficient operation.
• Ensure transport records and processes meet company procedures, customer requirements and relevant legislation.
• Build strong working relationships with the transport team, driver fleet and key customer contacts.
• Support the Contract Manager with ad hoc projects and other operational duties as required.

Skills

Transport operations

Driver management

Organisational skills

Communication

Job description

White Recruitment Limited in Barnsley is seeking a Transport Operator to join a busy transport operation. The role covers administration, driver management, compliance and day-to-day planning support.

Salary £35,000-£40,000 DOE with weekly rotating hours (7am-4pm and 9am-6pm). This on-site role offers holiday progression, life assurance and health plans, and opportunities to develop across planning, compliance and driver management.