Transport Operator

TN United Kingdom; Magor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Operator in Magor. This role involves managing transport administration, coordinating operations, and ensuring high performance in service levels. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, geographical knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively. Join a supportive team and benefit from excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Additional holiday purchasing scheme

Retail discounts with Hapi

Life assurance

Pension

Sickness scheme

Christmas Savings Club

Free Uniform

Paid Volunteer Day

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist Transport Manager in managing the transport team.
• Provide leadership on day-to-day transport issues.
• Monitor and audit Health and Safety.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Geographical Knowledge of the UK

Solution Driven

Flexibility

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

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About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Job Description: At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a Transport Operator for our customer site in Magor. This position will be working within the transport team and will involve all aspect of the transport administration processes and coordination of the day to day running of this busy contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Transport Manager to manage and motivate the transport team to ensure that staff and assets are used effectively to attain maximum performance in terms of commercial contract efficiency, profit and client service levels.
• Provide leadership of day to day transport issues, including dispatch debrief and work in progress.
• You will also be required to work closely with our customer to ensure the smooth running of the operation as a whole.
• Managing and de-briefing drivers.
• Maximise the use of resources within the operation by utilising assets to the full and planning ahead.
• Provide regular reports to the Transport Manager on customer related and other relevant matters, making recommendations where relevant.
• Monitoring and auditing Health and Safety.
• Answering all queries via email, phone and face to face.
• Assisting in production of KPI’s and daily statistics.
• Assist with compliance planning in line with company procedure.
• Direct assistance and support for breakdowns.
• Promoting and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and offering support and assistance in your role as a team member.

Requirements:

• Experience of working in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
• Working to deadlines.
• Solution driven and Flexible approach to your work.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• MS packages to include, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

• Hours: 06:00hrs – 18:00hrs, on a 4on 4off shift basis.
• Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
• Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

How to Apply

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!

Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at [emailprotected] . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We’ll be in touch if we need you.