Transport Operator

Culina Group; Evesham; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Evesham is seeking a full time Transport Operator to manage vehicle utilization and provide precise instructions to drivers. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, optimizing fleet utilization, and assisting supervisors with driver performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a transport environment, strong communication skills, and excellent organizational abilities. This company values inclusivity and provides opportunities for growth within logistics.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 23 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme – 4.5% employee and employer contribution

Life Assurance – x3 annual salary

Wellness – access to Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers – savings on eye tests and glasses

Reward & Recognition – Employee of the month awards

Everyday discounts – access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a distribution / transport environment.
• Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised environment.
• Basic understanding of driver's hours regulations/Tachograph law.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle utilization and ensure drivers are instructed clearly.
• Communicate job elements to drivers and sub-contractors.
• Ensure drivers are debriefed according to site instructions.

Skills

Sound geographical knowledge

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Excellent organisational skills

Initiative and ability to work unsupervised

Job description

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

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.

Salary:£31,000 per annum.

Working Hours:Thursday-Spm-7:30am.

Key Duties of a Transport Operator:

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

As part of our drive to makeFowler Welcha 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.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– 23days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 4.5%employee and 4.5%employer.
• Life Assurance-x 3your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• 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!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!