Transport Operator

Fowler Welch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Evesham seeks a Transport Operator for a full-time permanent role. You will communicate with drivers and sub-contractors, ensure compliance with transport regulations, and manage the workload within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in the transport sector and possess strong organisational skills. Enjoy competitive salary and benefits including pension and employee recognition programs.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 23 days

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition programs

Discounts from retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in a distribution/transport environment.
• Ability to manage own workload under pressure.
• Knowledge of drivers hours regulations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with drivers and sub-contractors.
• Debrief drivers and manage POD uploads.
• Ensure compliance with safety and legal regulations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Initiative and ability to work unsupervised

Sound geographical knowledge

Basic understanding of drivers hours regulations

Job description

Company 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.

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 PODs 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 KPIs.
• 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 drivers 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 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 – 23 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – 4.5 % employee contribution and 4.5 % employer contribution.
• Life Assurance – 3x your annual salary.
• Wellness – Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential telephone counselling and legal information service operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – Employee of the month and year, special recognition, long service awards.
• Everyday discounts – Access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings via the benefit platform.

Salary

£31,000 per annum.

Working Hours

Thursday–Sunday, 19:30 pm–7:30 am.

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!