Transport Operator

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

Transport Operator

Barnsley

£35,000-£40,000 DOE

Are you an experienced Transport Operator, Transport Administrator or Transport Planner looking for a varied, hands-on role within a busy transport operation?

This is a varied position combining transport administration, driver management, compliance and day-to-day planning support.

Working closely with the Contract Manager and wider transport team, you’ll help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the operation, maintaining accurate records, supporting drivers and coordinating operational requirements.

• Salary: £35,000-£40,000 depending on experience
• Location: Barnsley
• 20 days Holiday (plus Bank holidays) rising to 25 days with service
• Length of service rewards
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhances occupational maternity pay
• Life assurance
• Retails discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Health cash plans
• Working hours: Weekly rotation of 7am-4pm and 9am-6pm

Key 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, proof of delivery (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.

About You

• Previous experience in transport operations, transport administration or transport planning.
• A good understanding of day-to-day transport operations and driver management.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Confident communicating with drivers, customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work effectively in a busy operational environment.
• An understanding of transport compliance and relevant legislation would be beneficial.
• Comfortable working fully on-site and rotating weekly between the two shift patterns.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a transport background who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operation and wants to develop their experience across planning, compliance and driver management.