Transport Operator

Fowler Welch; Evesham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fowler Welch in Evesham is seeking a Transport Operator to join our team on a full-time permanent basis. You will manage vehicle utilization and give drivers clear instructions to meet service levels cost-effectively while respecting driver hours and health & safety rules.

The role requires experience in distribution/transport, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Salary £28,000–£30,000 per annum, with Wednesday-Saturday nights shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in distribution/transport environment.
• Ability to manage own workload under pressure.
• Good geographical knowledge and map-reading skills.
• Basic understanding of drivers hours regulations and tachograph law.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proactive, able to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Plan utilisation of drivers, vehicles, subcontractors and agencies.
• Communicate job requirements clearly to drivers and subcontractors.
• Ensure driver hours are compliant with regulations and safety standards.
• Coordinate with planning to optimise fleet and driver utilisation.
• Assist in equipment control and meeting customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance checks and timely data downloads.
• Investigate incidents with Supervisors/HR for consistent handling.
• Promote cost control and KPI adherence.
• Undertake additional duties as required by management.

Skills

Transport operations

Work under pressure

Geographical knowledge

Driver hours regulations

Organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

Initiative & independence

Job description

We have an excited 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 drivers hours and H&S regulations.

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 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 KPIs.
• Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by Management from time to time.

We have an excited 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 drivers hours and H&S regulations.

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum.

Working Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 19:30pm- 7:30am.

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 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 KPIs.
• Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by Management from time to time.

Job requirements

• Experience of working within a distribution / transport environment.
• Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised environment.
• Sound geographical knowledge.
• Basic understanding of drivers hours regulations/Tachograph law.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Initiative and the ability to work unsupervised.

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