Transport Operator

M4 Recruitment; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Operator to ensure timely and compliant deliveries. The ideal candidate should possess good teamwork skills and attention to detail. This temporary role offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,173 to £34,501, with opportunities for career progression and additional performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays

Opportunity for career progression

Performance-related bonus available

Qualifications

• Previous administrator or operator experience within a transport environment preferred.
• Experience of telematics and transport management systems is an advantage.
• Excellent time and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation activities ensuring timely deliveries.
• Communicate effectively with stores and delivery teams.
• Ensure vehicles and trailers meet legal standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good teamwork skills

Confident and calm under pressure

Tools

Telematics

Transport Management Systems

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Transport Operator. This role is ideal for those with experience in logistics and transportation, offering a chance to contribute to a dynamic team, with our client, a leading Health & Beauty Supplier. This role will be a temporary role, potentially leading to a permanent position in the future.

Outline:

The Transport Operator plays a key role in ensuring that the customers (stores) deliveries are delivered on time and legally compliant. The Transport Operator is first line support to the delivery teams and supports communication to and from stores.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating transportation activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, including but not limited to:

• Full briefing and debriefing of driving teams to ensure communication of vital information and feedback captured
• Preparing store bags and updating store instructions
• Communicating with all required departments and support functions to ensure a smooth and timely operation
• Ensure vehicles and trailers are road legal by following site defect processes
• Provide first line contact for driving teams in the event of delivery queries, breakdowns, or emergency incidents
• Engaging with maintenance and breakdown services to assist breakdowns and recoveries
• Provide first line contact with stores in the event of schedule changes, delays and failures
• Supporting other transport functions, holiday and absence cover when required

What you ll bring to the role:

• Previous administrator or operator experience within a transport environment (not essential)
• Experience of Telematics and Transport Management Systems would be an advantage
• Flexible approach to performing other duties within the transport operation as requested by your Line Manager
• Attention to detail
• Confident and calm approach to deal with general transport challenges
• Excellent time and attendance record
• Good teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work on your own
• Always demonstrate and maintain a high level of health and safety awareness within Transport, ensuring your own safety and the safety of others.

This role will suit you if:

• You enjoy working at a fast pace in an everchanging environment
• You are motivated by delivering results and can easily work to deadlines
• You are good at building strong working relationships
• You are self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision
• You are honest, reliable, and dedicated to your role
• You have a strong work ethic with a meticulous attention to detail
• You have a good attitude and aptitude with a willingness to learn new skills

This role will report to the Transport Team Leader.

What s in it for you:

GBP31,173 - GBP34,501 (shift dependent) per year, plus overtime and the ability to earn an additional performance related bonus available up to 0.75% of annual salary.

25 days annual leave (plus Public Holidays) rising to 28 after 3 years then an additional day per year to a maximum of 30 days.

Excellent career progression.