Transport Operator

YUSEN LOGISTICS CO; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays plus 5 VolunteerLeave

Company Pension Scheme

Free eye test

Employee referral scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Health cash plan

Mental Health First Aiders on site

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking a Transport Operator based at Panattoni Park (NN7 4DE) to manage the daily transport plan, allocate drivers, and liaise with the planning department.

You will brief and debrief drivers, ensure vehicle checks, and uphold health and safety procedures in a fast-paced traffic office.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Action the daily transport delivery and collection plan.

Skills

Driver liaison

Vehicle checks

Driver communications

Health & safety

Driver hours legislation

Pressure handling

Problem solving

Communication skills

Transport office experience

IT literacy

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

We 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., 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 required, 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.

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)

Yusen 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.

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., 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 Service

Why 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.