Transport Operator

Diverse Talent Solutions Ltd; Altofts; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

Performance bonus up to 10%

Life assurance cover 3x annual salary

Pension scheme

Car allowance £7000 per annum

Excellent working environment

Full training / support

Job summary

Diverse Talent Solutions Ltd is seeking a transport operator to join a growing UK logistics team. The role involves daily transport plan management, coordinating routes and drivers for up to 50 vehicles, and ensuring SLA commitments are met across a national network.

You'll work with drivers face-to-face and by phone, liaise with sub-contractors, ports and clients, and use TOPS software to keep operations running smoothly. Training will be provided in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations and planning.
• Excellent knowledge of UK geography and routes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet client deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of the transport plan and SLA requirements.
• Plan routes and drivers for up to 50 vehicles daily.
• Communicate with port, sub-contractors and clients to ensure timely deliveries.
• Use TOPS system daily and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Transport planning

Route planning

SLA management

UK geography

Customer service

Tools

TOPS

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress a career in the logistics industry and to work for one of the UK’s leading logistics companies who are growing rapidly.

My well-established national client has over 40 depots, employs 3000 members of staff, completes 400,000 deliveries per year and owns over 4,000 trucks. Due to expansion and progression, they are seeking an experienced Transport operator to join their team .

All drivers are permanently employed, a regular and reliable sub-contractor base with a fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles.

Duties include

• Daily management of the transport plan and ensuring all SLA’ requirements are adhered to
• Supporting with planning routes and drivers for up to 50 vehicles daily
• Communication with the local port and booking entry slots
• Daily use of companies operating system - TOPS
• Dealing with drivers face to face and over the phone
• Liaising with sub-contractors
• Liaising with clients to ensure timed deliveries are met

Working hours are 4 on 4 off (6am - 6pm) after training, you will initially start on day shift for training ( Monday - Friday)

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in transport operations and planning, use of computerised systems and an excellent geographical knowledge of the UK. You must be a self-starter, be able to work under pressure and use your initiative to ensure all requirements are met and excellent customer service is delivered at all times.

Benefits include

• Annual pay reviews
• Annual individual performance related bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• Life assurance cover 3 x annual salary
• Pension scheme
• Car allowance (senior operator level) £7000 per annum
• Excellent working environment
• Full training / support