Transport Operator *Internal applicants only*

Culina; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance - 3x salary

Employee Wellness Programme

Healthcare cash plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Culina Group invites applications for an experienced Transport Operator based in Hilsea. You will optimise driver and vehicle utilisation, give clear instructions to drivers, and ensure service levels while adhering to driver hours and safety rules.

Key duties include coordinating with sub-contractors, supporting drivers during callouts, and updating customers on delays. CPC qualification is desirable. Experience in distribution/transport is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a distribution/transport environment.
• Ability to manage workload in a pressurised setting.
• Understanding of tachograph rules and driver hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies.
• Ensure drivers work within safety regulations and hours.
• Liaise with retail to optimise fleet and deliveries.
• Support drivers with callouts and breakdowns.
• Communicate delays to customers via email/phone.
• Record equipment movements and loads; match ASN to loads.
• Complete accident, incident and near miss paperwork.

Skills

Driver hours regulations

Vehicle planning

Organisational skills

Geographical knowledge

Initiative

Education

CPC National/International (desirable)

Job description

We would like to present you with an exciting opportunity for a Transport Operator to join our friendly team in Hilsea on a full time, permanent basis. As the Transport Operator you will be responsible for effectively managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions, ensuring that all service levels are met and within the constraints of drivers' hours and Health & Safety regulations.,

• To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies ensuring that all company sites are fully considered when doing so.
• Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations.
• Liaising with the retail department to optimise fleet/driver utilisation, identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time.
• To assist in the control of equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
• Conducting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance.
• Working with compliance to ensure trucks are legal and information is downloaded in a timely manner.
• Supporting drivers with callouts and breakdowns.
• Ensuring customers are informed of late or delayed deliveries using the relevant contact method (automated electronic, email and telephone).
• Building and matching of ASN'S to loads ensuring compliance.
• Completing accident, incident and near miss paperwork.
• Tracking of Drivers using ISOTRAK / Microlise systems.
  CPC National/ International qualification desirable.
• Experience of working within a distribution / transport environment.
• Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised environment.
• A sound understanding of vehicle planning within a transport environment or similar.
• Sound geographical knowledge.
• Basic understanding of driver's hours regulations/Tachograph law.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Initiative and the ability to work unsupervised.
  Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.
• Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
• Life Assurance - x 3 your annual salary.
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. Fully funded Healthcare cash plan value up to £605.
• Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive... A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!