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Transport Operator

A&S Recruitment

Felixstowe

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in the haulage sector is looking for a skilled transport operator to enhance their team in Felixstowe. This role involves overseeing daily operations related to container and LCL transport, ensuring efficient deliveries and collections, and managing customer accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong geographical knowledge of the UK, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of two years' experience in the container transport environment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and make a significant impact on operational success.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years experience in container transport is essential.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills are a must.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations for container transport and LCL transport.
  • Ensure timely deliveries and handle customer account management.

Skills

UK geographical knowledge
Container transport experience
Communication skills
Organisational skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Motivation to succeed

Tools

Operational software

Job description

Our client is a well-established haulage company in Felixstowe, seeking an experienced transport operator to join their team.

Will be assisting in running day-to-day operations associated with container transport and LCL transport.

Duties
  1. Ensuring deliveries/collections are completed on a daily basis
  2. Inputting bookings
  3. Dealing with incoming calls/emails quickly and efficiently
  4. Managing sub-contractors
  5. Ensuring accurate maintenance of specific operational software
  6. Customer account management
Skills
  1. Strong UK geographical knowledge
  2. Min 2 years previous experience within a container transport environment
  3. Excellent communication skills
  4. Ability to prioritise and organise
  5. Excellent knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel & Outlook
  6. Driven and motivated to succeed
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