Transport Operator

Arden Personnel Limited; Beoley CP; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden Personnel Limited in Redditch area is seeking an experienced Transport Operator to join the busy operations team. The role focuses on freight movements to and from Ireland, coordinating collections and deliveries, and ensuring smooth transport from collection to final delivery.

You'll work Monday to Friday in a full-time, office-based setting. A solid background in transport or logistics, plus familiarity with a Transport Management System, will help you handle the workload and keep

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, freight forwarding or logistics.
• Proficient with a Transport Management System.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate freight movements day to day.
• Plan trailers and transport movements.
• Arrange delivery bookings and liaise with customers.
• Monitor collections through to completion.
• Handle delays and operational issues.
• Maintain transport records and use TMS.
• Assist with export documentation.
• Work with wider operations team.

Skills

Transport experience

TMS usage

Customer service

Excel

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Transport Operator

Redditch area
£30,000 per annum
Monday to Friday | Full-time | Office-based

We are recruiting for an established logistics business looking to add an experienced Transport Operator to its busy operations team.

This role focuses primarily on freight movements to and from Ireland, coordinating collections and deliveries, liaising with customers and transport partners, and ensuring freight moves smoothly from collection to final delivery.

Youdon't need previous Irish freight experience, although experience with Irish operations, import/export, or customs would be an advantage. What matters is a solid background in transport, freight forwarding, or logistics, and the ability to manage a busy operational workload.

The Role

• You'll be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of freight movements, including:
• Planning and coordinating trailers and transport movements
• Arranging delivery bookings
• Liaising with customers, haulers, agents and delivery depots
• Monitoring collections and deliveries through to completion
• Following up delays, outstanding deliveries and operational issues
• Keeping customers updated throughout the movement of their freight
• Handling a high volume of calls and emails
• Maintaining accurate operational and transport records
• Using a Transport Management System to manage and monitor freight
• Assisting with transport and export documentation where required
• Working closely with the wider operations team

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within transport, freight forwarding or logistics
• Experience using a Transport Management System (TMS)
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• A proactive approach to problem solving
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-moving transport environment

Experience with Irish freight, import/export or customs would be useful, but it is not essential.

The Package

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours:Daytime office hoursMonday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Location: Redditch area
Contract: Permanent, full-time