Transport Operator

Culina Group; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Transport Operator to oversee daily planning and manage vehicle utilisation while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include communication with drivers, planning effective use of resources, and addressing any operational issues. The ideal candidate has experience in a distribution environment, strong organisational skills, and a sound understanding of vehicle planning. Competitive salary and benefits including annual leave and pension scheme offered.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 4.5% contributions

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month recognition

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised environment.
• Basic understanding of drivers hours regulations / Tachograph law.
• A sound understanding of vehicle planning within a transport environment or similar.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication with drivers and sub-contractors.
• Plan effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, and subcontractors.
• Liaise with retail teams to optimise fleet and driver utilisation.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Sound geographical knowledge

Initiative and ability to work unsupervised

Education

CPC National / International qualification

Experience in distribution / transport environment

Job description

About

Responsible for the daily planning of Company and / or third party resources. Effectively managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions. Ensuring that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of drivers hours and H & S regulations.

Salary

Up to 33000 per annum (DOE)

Working hours

4 on 4 off nights 19.00-07.00

Key Duties of a Transport Operator

• Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors.
• To plan the effective utilisation of drivers vehicles sub-contractors and agencies ensuring that all Company sites are fully considered when doing so.
• Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations.
• Liaising with retail department teams to optimise fleet / driver utilisation identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time.
• Close liaison with other operators and team leaders to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices.
• To assist in the control of equipment ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
• Effectively manage the balance between own fleet and sub contract requirements identifying and suggesting any areas for improvement
• Conducting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with Team Leaders and HR to ensure they are dealt with efficiently and consistently.
• Working alongside fleet to ensure timely return of vehicles
• Working with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal and information is downloaded in a timely manner
• Working alongside the Team Leader to ensure that costs are managed in accordance with the KPIs.
• To undertake additional tasks / duties as may be required by Management from time to time.

Qualifications

• CPC National / International qualification desirable.
• Experience of working within a distribution / transport environment.
• Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised environment.
• A sound understanding of vehicle planning within a transport environment or similar.
• Sound geographical knowledge.
• Basic understanding of drivers hours regulations / Tachograph law.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Initiative and the ability to work unsupervised.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Benefits

• Annual Leave - 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme -We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5 % employee and 4.5 % employer.
• Life Assurance -x 3your annual salary.
• Wellness -Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days 365 days a year.
• Reward & Recognition -We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

Other Details

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

Vacancy: 1

Experience: years