Due to continued growth our Lutterworth site are now recruiting for a Transport Operator to join their friendly team on full time permanent basis.
Working hours: 4 on 4 off 7pm7am (flexibility required).
Salary: 28485 per annum.
As a Transport Operator you will effectively manage vehicle utilisation ensuring drivers are given clear and precise information and instructions. Controlling the debrief process for the drivers on return to site and communicating any operational impacts to other team members.
Key Duties of a Transport Operator:
- Accurately brief and debrief drivers at the beginning and end of their shifts including ensuring defects are reported and that all drivers download their digicards.
- Follow the daily plan to ensure the effective utilisation of drivers vehicles subcontractors and agencies.
- Ensuring that subcontractors are used cost effectively.
- POD management.
- Ensuring that ESP is up to date with any changes that occur during the shift.
- Ensure all vehicles are tracked and DOT is recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
- Create and manage ASNs for customers where required.
- Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations.
- Liaising with planning team to optimise fleet/driver utilisation identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time.
- Close liaison with other operators and supervisors to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices.
- Supporting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with Supervisors and HR to ensure they are dealt with efficiently and consistently.
Qualifications :
- Attention to detail / accuracy.
- Positive and adaptable attitude.
- Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
- Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
- Good standard of computer literacy particularly MS Office e.g. PowerPoint Word and Excel.
- Able to work as part of a team or individually.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime