We are currently seeking a Traffic Operator to join our team at our Felixstowe site. As a Traffic Operator you will manage and monitor the daily activities for their drivers. The main focus is to achieve set targets and ensuring the environment runs smoothly and efficiently.
Salary: Up to 31000 Per Annum
Working hours: Monday to Friday days
Key Duties of a Traffic Operator:
- Keep up to date with all relevant legislation and ensure that regulations policies and procedures are followed
- Minimising operation expenditure within the business wherever possible
- Understanding and complying with the Health Safety and Environment Policy and carry out work in accordance with its requirements
- Control costs by managing nights out and monitor parking locations
- Revenue and cost targets are achieved and truck earnings investigated
- Take responsibility for containers left on wheels in Stobart yards to ensure exports make the intended vessels and empties are returned in time to avoid detention fees
- Ensure containers are returned to quay / depot before detention is incurred and prior to vessel cut offs escalate to the Planner if there are any issues
- Ensure vehicles and relevant information are put on the backload the day before the job
- Find ways to make the job more profitable by utilising one way tip and reload
- ETAs are monitored and late advices are entered at least 30 minutes before the booking time
- Ensure all vehicles are routed and every driver is aware of his job and start time
- Service and MOT schedules to be followed
- Research and understand drivers legal working hours and update knowledge with internal training if required
- Build positive and effective relationships with drivers on your traffic sheet(s) to ensure we have a content
Qualifications :
- As the successful candidate you will have an ability to be an effective team player with the passion to undertake challenges with a calm and flexible approach.
- You must be proficient in Microsoft applications including excel and have an enthusiasm to learn and progress.
- Day to day you will be communicating with drivers to initiative and people skills are essential.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime