Transport Operator – Night Shift, Fleet & Safety

Culina; Charlton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

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Job summary

Culina is seeking a Transport Operator to join the Chilled & Fresh division in Charlton on a full-time permanent basis. The role requires effective vehicle utilization, clear driver instructions, and ensuring service levels meet cost and regulatory constraints.

The successful candidate will manage driver hours, coordinate with planning teams to optimise fleet usage, and maintain safe, compliant transport operations. Salary is £30,000 per annum with Wednesday–Saturday night shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a distribution/transport environment.
• Ability to manage own workload under pressure.
• Solid knowledge of driver hours regulations and tachograph law.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Communicate all job instructions to drivers and sub-contractors.
• Plan driver, vehicle, and agency utilisation considering site coverage.
• Ensure drivers work within driver hours regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with planning to optimise fleet utilisation and timely deliveries.
• Assist in equipment control and recording customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal and data is uploaded timely.
• Investigate accidents or driver performance issues and escalate as needed.
• Encourage safe driving and cost management aligned with KPIs.
• Perform additional tasks as required by management.

Skills

Transport experience

Pressure handling

Geographical knowledge

Driver hours rules

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Job description

Culina is seeking a Transport Operator to join the Chilled & Fresh division in Charlton on a full-time permanent basis. The role requires effective vehicle utilization, clear driver instructions, and ensuring service levels meet cost and regulatory constraints.

The successful candidate will manage driver hours, coordinate with planning teams to optimise fleet usage, and maintain safe, compliant transport operations. Salary is £30,000 per annum with Wednesday–Saturday night shifts.