Transport Operator – 33 Days Holiday & 4x10 Shifts

SUPERDRUG; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Staff discount codes

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand

Pension matching & bonus

Wagestream access

Learning & Development programmes

Job summary

Superdrug is seeking a Transport Administrator/Operator to join our UK transport team. You will handle daily briefings, liaise with departments, and ensure timely and compliant operations within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have at least 12 months of admin or transport experience; Telematics knowledge is a plus. The role features a 40-hour week on a 4x10 rota with a salary of £32,270 and a strong emphasis on health and safety.

Qualifications

• 12 months administrator or operator experience within a transport environment (essential)
• Experience of Telematics and Transport Management Systems would be an advantage
• Flexible approach to performing other duties within the transport operation as requested by your Line Manager
• Attention to detail
• Confident and calm approach to deal with general transport challenges
• Excellent time and attendance record
• Good teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work on your own
• Always demonstrate and maintain a high level of health and safety awareness within Transport, ensuring own safety and the safety of others. Adopting the ASW, H&S Values: Always Safe at work; think smart, think safe.

Responsibilities

• Full briefing and debriefing of driving teams to ensure communication of vital information and feedback captured
• Preparing store bags and updating store instructions
• Communicating with all required departments and support functions to ensure a smooth and timely operation
• Ensure vehicles and trailers are road legal by following site defect processes
• Provide first line contact for driving teams in the event of delivery queries, breakdowns, or emergency incidents
• Engaging with maintenance and breakdown services to assist breakdowns and recoveries
• Provide first line contact with stores in the event of schedule changes, delays and failures
• Supporting other transport functions, holiday and absence cover when required

Skills

Attention to detail

Confident and calm

Excellent time and attendance

Teamwork and independence

Health and safety awareness

Transport challenges handling

Tools

Telematics

Transport Management Systems

Job description

Superdrug is seeking a Transport Administrator/Operator to join our UK transport team. You will handle daily briefings, liaise with departments, and ensure timely and compliant operations within a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have at least 12 months of admin or transport experience; Telematics knowledge is a plus. The role features a 40-hour week on a 4x10 rota with a salary of £32,270 and a strong emphasis on health and safety.