Transport Operator

Culina Group; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Culina Group is recruiting for a Transport Operator in Lutterworth. The role involves managing vehicle utilization, ensuring drivers receive precise instructions, and adhering to safety regulations. Competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme and wellness support are offered.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Qualifications

• Good standard of computer literacy, particularly in MS Office.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Positive and adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle utilization and brief/debrief drivers effectively.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours and safety regulations.
• Liaise with planning team to optimize fleet and driver utilization.

Skills

Positive attitude

Adaptability

Efficiency under pressure

Prioritization skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Due to continued growth our Lutterworth site are now recruiting for a Transport Operator to join their friendly team on full time permanentbasis.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off, 7pm-7am (flexibility required).

Salary: £28,748 per annum.

As a Transport Operator you will effectively manage vehicle utilisation ensuring drivers are given clear and precise information and instructions. Controlling the de-brief process for the drivers on return to site and communicating any operational impacts to other team members.

Key Duties of a Transport Operator:

• Accurately brief and debrief drivers at the beginning and end of their shifts, including ensuring defects are reported and that all drivers download their digicards.
• Follow the daily plan to ensure the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies.
• Ensuring that sub-contractors are used cost effectively.
• POD management.
• Ensuring that ESP is up to date with any changes that occur during the shift.
• Ensure all vehicles are tracked and DOT is recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
• Create and manage ASN’s for customers where required.
• 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.
• Close liaison with other operators and supervisors to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices.
• Supporting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with Supervisors and HR to ensure they are dealt with efficiently and consistently.

Qualifications

• Positive and adaptable attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Good standard of computer literacy, particularly MS Office e.g. PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make CML 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.

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

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your 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!