Transport Operator

Solution 47; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Operator in Haverhill. The role includes managing deliveries and supporting drivers, with a focus on customer service and compliance. Benefits include discounted gym memberships and 33 days annual leave. This is a temp to perm position with no weekend work required.

Benefits

Discounted gym memberships

33 days annual leave

Flexible pay

Life Assurance

Up to 4% Employer Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of driver hours regulations and health & safety standards.
• Proficient in operating an FLT (licence desirable; training available).
• Professional, reliable, punctual, and accountable with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Manage scanning, manifesting, and tracking of daily deliveries.
• Brief and debrief drivers ensuring accurate and signed paperwork.
• Resolve delivery and collection issues promptly.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Customer service focus

Administration and MS Office proficiency

Ability to perform under pressure

Tools

TMS

Verilocation

Tachomaster

Odyssey

Fleet Check

Job description

Overview

Solution 47 Recruitment are recruiting for a Transport Operator based in Haverhill working Monday to Friday 11am till 7pm. Our client is a fast-growing company who can offer stability, a long term position and additional career progression as and when ready. This position will be on a temp to perm basis. Apply today! Immediate interview.

Responsibilities

• Manage scanning, manifesting, and tracking of daily deliveries in line with SOPs and compliance standards.
• Brief and debrief drivers using TMS, Verilocation, Tachomaster, Odyssey, and Fleet Check, ensuring accurate and signed paperwork.
• Resolve delivery and collection issues promptly, supporting drivers throughout their routes.
• Deliver excellent customer service across all communication channels.
• Ensure compliance with DVSA and health & safety regulations, managing inspections, MOTs, servicing, and incident reporting.
• Support daily operations including TMS maintenance, booking deliveries, handling temperature deviations, cross-dock activity, on-road cover, and team engagement.

What you should have

• Excellent communication, multitasking, and prioritisation skills with the ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Good understanding of driver hours regulations and health & safety standards, ensuring operational compliance.
• Strong customer service focus with a commitment to satisfaction and understanding customer needs.
• Proficient in administration and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with great attention to detail.
• Professional, reliable, punctual, and accountable with a strong work ethic.
• Confident operating an FLT (licence desirable; training available) and adaptable to change and new challenges.

Benefits

• No weekend or bank holiday working
• Discounted gym memberships
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Flexible pay
• Life Assurance
• Up to 4% Employer Pension Contribution
• Access to Simply Health
• 24/7 GP, physiotherapy and counselling through our EAP service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to MyRewards, a benefits platform