Transport Operator

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

Job summary

A leading Health & Beauty Supplier is seeking a Transport Operator in Dunstable, UK. In this role, you will ensure timely deliveries and support communication between delivery teams and stores. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, teamwork skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a salary range of £31,173 - £34,501 per year, with opportunities for overtime and performance-related bonuses, along with various benefits and career progression options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Career progression

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Previous administrator or operator experience within a transport environment preferred.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• You must be self-motivated with a good attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and legally compliant deliveries to stores.
• Support communication between delivery teams and stores.
• Engage with maintenance services during breakdowns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good teamwork skills

Calm approach to transport challenges

Flexible approach

High level of health and safety awareness

Tools

Telematics

Transport Management Systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

• 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
• Support line managers with day to day people management activities including attending meetings to assist with note-taking as needed. Ensuring meeting notes are taken accurately and maintaining confidentiality.
• Supporting other transport functions, holiday and absence cover when required

This role will report to the Transport Team Leader.

What you 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.

Ideal for you

• 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

Benefits

£31,173 - £34,501 (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