Transport Operator

Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd; Northampton; Presencial; GBP 27 000 - 33 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company Pension Scheme

Free eye test

Cycle to Work scheme

Health cash plan

Volunteer Leave

Unpaid leave available

Resumo da oferta

Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd is hiring a Transport Operator in Northampton to manage the daily transport delivery and collection plan. This full-time permanent role runs Monday to Friday 13:00–21:30 with one Saturday in four.

The base salary is £30,274.80 plus £832 shift allowance per annum, with a generous benefits package and pension. Your duties include coordinating drivers, liaising with planning, conducting vehicle checks, handling driver calls, enforcing safety standards, and reporting delays

Qualificações

• Basic knowledge of road traffic legislation.
• Sound knowledge of drivers’ hours legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven experience in a transport office.
• IT literate (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsabilidades

• Timely allocation of resource and despatch of drivers in accordance with daily traffic plan.
• Liaise daily with the planning department on driver availability.
• Brief and debrief the drivers.
• Ensure all pre-use vehicle checks are completed and defects resolved timely.
• Answer incoming telephone calls from drivers following Stop Call Wait procedures.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to, escalating concerns to line manager.
• Communicate delays or failures to Contract Managers where required.

Conhecimentos

Traffic laws

Drivers' Hours

Pressure handling

Problem solving

Communication

Transport office

IT skills

Ferramentas

Excel

Word

Outlook

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job RefVTFNET01633City:NorthamptonDepartmentLand TransportStatusFull TimeTypePermanentHours40 HoursAbout Yusen LogisticsYusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.www.yusen-logistics.com/Role OverviewWe are looking for a Transport Operator based at our Panattoni Park (NN7 4DE). You will be responsible for actioning the daily transport delivery and collection plan.This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 21:30. Due to business requirements, you will also be required to work 1 in every 4 Saturdays. Offering a Salary of £30,274.8 Plus £832 shift allowance per annum on experience.Key Responsibilities- Timely allocation of resource and despatch of drivers in accordance with daily traffic plan.- To liaise daily with the planning department on driver availability- Brief and debrief the Drivers- Ensure all pre-use vehicle checks are completed and if necessary, any reported defects are resolved within a timely manner.- To answer incoming telephone calls from drivers into the traffic office and following Stop Call Wait procedures.- Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE, escalating any concerns to your line manager at the earliest opportunity.- To communicate any delays or failures to Contract Managers where requiredWhat You Will Bring To The Role- Basic knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation- Sound knowledge of Drivers’ Hours Legislation- Ability to work under pressure & to deadlines- proven Problem solving skills- Excellent communication skills- Proven experience of in a Transport office.- IT literate (Excel, Word, Outlook)What We Offer- Salary of £30,274.8 Plus £832 shift allowance per annum- 25 days' holidays (excluding Bank Holidays) and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year- Opportunity for unpaid leave- Company Pension Scheme- Free eye test- Employee referral scheme- Cycle to Work scheme- Critical Illness Cover- Free online fitness platform i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet & nutrition- Health cash plan- On site Mental Health First Aiders- Tailored development and career opportunities- Employee benefits i.e., up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge ServiceWhy Join Us?At Yusen Logistics you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside talented professionals, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. However, we encourage candidates to use these tools to enhance their application rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. During the interview process, we expect responses to reflect your own experience, thinking and capabilities.As a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer, to encourage disabled applicants to apply and to provide an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent, and abilities; Yusen Logistics commit to offer disabled people an interview, if they meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy*.*It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable, or appropriate, to interview all disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, we may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.