Transport Operator

Davies Turner; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the logistics sector is seeking a motivated Transport Operator to join their dynamic Freight Forwarding team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the Transport and Warehouse Department by managing delivery schedules and ensuring smooth fleet operations. With comprehensive training provided, candidates with a keen interest in the movement of goods and excellent customer service skills will thrive in this fast-paced environment. Enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including up to 25 days of holiday and private healthcare, all within a supportive, family-owned company culture.

Benefits

Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Life cover

Profit related pay

Defined contribution pension scheme

Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme

Private healthcare

Car parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; full training provided.
• Interest in working in a fast-paced office environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support for Transport and Warehouse Department.
• Organise delivery and collection schedules and coordinate fleet operations.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving Skills

Organisational Skills

Numeracy Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Job description

Davies Turner has an exciting opportunity for a Transport Operator to join their Freight Forwarding team in Avonmouth, Bristol.

Location: Bristol (BS11 8DT)

Salary: Starting salary £26,000 subject to experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week, alternating weekly shifts 7am - 4pm and 10am - 7pm (Monday to Friday)

About Us

Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 19 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues.

Transport Operator - The Role

This Transport Operator will provide administration support for the Transport and Warehouse Department, organising delivery and collection schedules and co-ordinating the operation of the fleet vehicles, complying with all necessary controls and procedures, whilst offering a high standard of customer care. No experience necessary as full training will be given - but you need to be interested in working in a fast-paced office environment.

Transport Operator - You

If you have any of the following, we want to hear from you:

• Experience of working in a customer service environment (face to face/over the phone)
• Excellent attention to detail & problem solving skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent numeracy and communication skills
• Interested in the movement of goods/freight
• Excellent computer skills
  
  

In addition, you'll also need the right to work in the UK - we are not able to sponsor work permits.

Transport Operator - Benefits*:

• Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Life cover
• Profit related pay
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme
• Private healthcare
• Car parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training opportunities
  
  

We believe that this valuable range of benefits together with a competitive salary, offers an overall benefits package befitting of a caring, family owned Company.

• Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period
  
  

Application Process

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