Transport Operator

Pertemps; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

Mortgage references

Holiday pay

Pension

Weekly or monthly pay - you choose

Job summary

Pertemps, in partnership with Kuehne and Nagel, is seeking a Transport Operator to join the team on an automotive logistics contract. The role is on the back shift and involves coordinating shipments, using MS Excel, and communicating across the transport operation.

You will track EU-UK shipments, monitor movements via the TMS, escalate issues, and collaborate with Planners and Customs to keep loads profitable. We offer competitive hourly pay, wage reviews, and flexible payment options.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced transport and logistics operation.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communicator on email, phone and in person.

Responsibilities

• Track and coordinate shipments from the EU to UK and vice versa.
• Monitor vehicle and shipment movements using TMS systems.
• Escalate critical operational issues and implement recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Transport Planners and Customs team to ensure loads are profitable.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

TMS systems

Tools

TMS systems

Job description

Transport Operator

Pertemps working in partnership with Kuehne and Nagel have an opportunity for a Transport Operator to join there team working specifically on an automotive logistics contract. This role has come about due to a new contract win so they are looking for an experienced individual to join their back shift operations.

Working Hours / Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Afternoon / Nights shift available

The successful Transport Operator / Planner

• Have previous experience in a fast paced transport and logistics operation.
• Be comfortable with Microsoft Excel
• Strong communicator on email, phone and in person
• Desire to make a positive impact on the transport team an operation

Your duties as a Transport Operator / Planner will include:

• Track and coordinate shipments from the EU to UK and visa versa
• Monitor vehicle and shipment movements using TMS systems.
• Escalate critical operational issues and and implement recovery plans.
• Work collaboratively with Transport Planners and Customs team to ensure all loads are profitable.

You will receive:

• £17.30 to £18.46 per hour
• Yearly wage reviews based on your individual development plan

Benefits of working with Pertemps

• 24/7 consultant support
• Mortgage references
• Holiday pay
• Pension
• Weekly or monthly pay - you choose