Transport Operator

Diverse Talent Solutions Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

Annual bonus

Life assurance 3x salary

Pension scheme

Car allowance

Excellent working environment

Full training / support

Job summary

Diverse Talent Solutions Ltd in Doncaster is recruiting an experienced Transport Operator to manage the transport plan for a large UK fleet and coordinate drivers across multiple routes. The role involves using TOPS software, liaising with sub-contractors and clients to ensure on-time deliveries, and maintaining service levels.

The position offers shift options: 4 on 4 off (06.00 - 18.00) or Monday - Friday (07.00 - 17.00), with training provided and opportunities for progression in a growing

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations and planning.
• Proficient with computerised systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK geography.
• Self-starter, able to work under pressure.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of the transport plan and SLA adherence.
• Plan routes and drivers for up to 50 vehicles daily.
• Communicate with local port and book entry slots.
• Daily use of TOPS operating system.
• Deal with drivers face to face and over the phone.
• Liaise with sub-contractors and clients to meet delivery times.

Skills

Transport operations

Route planning

Driver coordination

UK geography knowledge

Customer service

TOPS familiarity

Tools

TOPS system

Job description

2 roles available shift patterns either 4 on 4 off (06.00 - 18.00) or Monday - Friday 07.00 - 17.00

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

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
• Life assurance cover 3 x annual salary
• Pension scheme
• Car allowance (after probation period) £7000 per annum
• Excellent working environment
• Full training / support