Transport Operator

Fowler Welch; Evesham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Evesham is looking for a Transport Operator to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. In this role, you will effectively manage vehicle utilization and provide clear instructions to drivers, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. You will liaise with the planning team to optimize fleet utilization and assist in communicating requirements to drivers and subcontractors. This role is essential for maintaining service levels and safety in transport operations.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage vehicle utilization efficiently.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with drivers and sub-contractors.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations relating to transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle utilization and provide clear instructions to drivers.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours and health & safety regulations.
• Liaise with planning team to optimize fleet utilization.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Operator to join our friendly team in Evesham on a full time permanent basis. As the Transport Operator you will be responsible for effectively managing vehicle utilization and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions. Ensuring that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of driver's hours and H&S regulations.,

• Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors.
• Ensuring drivers are debriefed as per the site instructions and POD's are captured and uploaded in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations.
• Liaising with planning team to optimise fleet/driver utilisation, identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time.
• To assist in the control of equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
• Working with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal and information is downloaded in a timely manner.
• Conducting initial investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with Transport Supervisors and HR to ensure they are dealt with efficiently and consistently.
• Assist Supervisors in speaking to drivers about Virtual Risk Manager and improving driving style to improve FW MPG and overall safety and to ensure that costs are managed in accordance with the KPI's.
• Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by Management from time to time.