Transport Operator

Diverse Talent Solutions Ltd; Mossend; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay reviews

Bonus up to 10% of salary

Life assurance 3x annual salary

Pension scheme

Car allowance £7,000 p.a.

Excellent working environment

Full training

Job summary

Diverse Talent Solutions Ltd is seeking a Transport Operator to join a growing UK logistics team. You will manage the transport plan, coordinate drivers, and work with clients to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires strong operational experience, with 4 on 4 off shifts (6am–6pm) after training; initially day shifts for training. A proactive approach and excellent customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport operations and planning.
• Able to plan routes and manage drivers efficiently.
• Knowledge of UK geography and port procedures.
• Strong communication with drivers, customers and sub-contractors.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of the transport plan ensuring SLA adherence.
• Plan routes and assign drivers for up to 50 vehicles daily.
• Liaise with port, sub-contractors and clients to meet delivery times.

Skills

Transport operations

Transport planning

TOPS system

UK geography

Customer service

Tools

TOPS

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress a career in the logistics industry and to work for one of the UK's leading logistics companies who are growing rapidly. My well-established national client has over 40 depots, employs 3000 members of staff, completes 400,000 deliveries per year and owns over 4,000 trucks. Due to expansion and progression, they are seeking an experienced Transport operator to join their team.

All drivers are permanently employed, a regular and reliable sub-contractor base with a fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles.

Duties include

• Daily management of the transport plan and ensuring all SLA' requirements are adhered to
• Supporting with planning routes and drivers for up to 50 vehicles daily
• Communication with the local port and booking entry slots
• Daily use of companies operating system - TOPS
• Dealing with drivers face to face and over the phone
• Liaising with sub-contractors
• Liaising with clients to ensure timed deliveries are met

Working hours are 4 on 4 off (6am - 6pm) after training, you will initially start on day shift for training ( Monday - Friday)

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in transport operations and planning, use of computerised systems and an excellent geographical knowledge of the UK. You must be a self-starter, be able to work under pressure and use your initiative to ensure all requirements are met and excellent customer service is delivered at all times.

Benefits include

• Annual pay reviews
• Annual individual performance related bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• Life assurance cover 3 x annual salary
• Pension schemeCar allowance (senior operator level) £7000 per annum
• Excellent working environment
• Full training / support