Turners (Soham) Ltd is one of the UK's Leading and independently owned Logistics companies. We are looking for a Traffic Operator working in our Castleford depot.
The main functions of the role are:
• Planning and routing a general haulage fleet for collections and deliveries to collection /delivery times and optimising vehicle/driver utilisation.
• Resourcing for depot contracts.
• You will be expected to adhere to all current legislation in relation to operating drivers and vehicles.
• Dealing with any problems drivers may have while out on the road, liaising with the end customer if and when necessary.
Traffic Operator is expected to liaise appropriately with other depot to ensure maximum utilisation of drivers and vehicles which include operations involving refrigeration, food and powder tankers and ADR tankers.
The position is full time, Monday to Friday.
Shift pattern: 7am - 4pm Mon/ Tues/ Thurs/ Fri with 1 hour lunch break and 10am - 7pm on Wednesdays with 1 hour lunch break.
The successful applicant must be flexible to cover the 10am - 7pm shift as and when required on Monday/ Tuesday/ Friday.
The successful candidate will need good verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy is required to input jobs and update as and when required using Turners internal systems, full training will be provided.
A more detailed list of duties will be discussed at interview stage.
The Requirements:
Traffic planning experience would be advantageous.
Good geographical knowledge.
Experience in general haulage and ADR tankers preferred.
In return you will be offered a competitive salary, pension scheme, free on-site parking.
To apply for this position please email your CV to recruitment@turners-distribution.com