Transport Operator

An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Transport Operator. This role is ideal for those with experience in logistics and transportation, offering a chance to contribute to a dynamic team, with our client, a leading Health & Beauty Supplier. This role will be a temporary role, potentially leading to a permanent position in the future.

Outline :

The Transport Operator plays a key role in ensuring that the customers (stores) deliveries are delivered on time and legally compliant. The Transport Operator is first line support to the delivery teams and supports communication to and from stores.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating transportation activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, including but not limited to :

• 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
• Support line managers with day to day people management activities including attending meetings to assist with note-taking as needed. Ensuring meeting notes are taken accurately and maintaining confidentiality.
• Supporting other transport functions, holiday and absence cover when required

What you’ll bring to the role :

This role will suit you if :

This role will report to the Transport Team Leader.

What’s in it for you :

£31,173 - £34,501 (shift dependent) per year, plus overtime and the ability to earn an additional performance related bonus available up to 0.75% of annual salary.

25 days annual leave (plus Public Holidays) rising to 28 after 3 years then an additional day per year to a maximum of 30 days.

Excellent career progression