Transport Operator, required for our client's brand new company in Dover.
This is a great opportunity to work for a NEW transport company in Dover, offering a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working with large well-known retailers. Our clients are a growing company with a great future ahead.
Job Purpose:
As a Transport Operator, you would be responsible for resourcing and implementing the delivery plan in conjunction with the wider team, with a strong emphasis on Service. A Transport Operator has several objectives:
1. Ensuring all routes need to run on time, hitting high delivery performance targets while operating within the required legal and company guidelines.
2. Utilising company and/or third-party resources effectively, managing vehicle utilisation, and ensuring drivers receive clear and precise instructions.
3. Ensuring that all service levels are met cost-effectively and within the constraints of drivers' hours and Health & Safety regulations.
Main Responsibilities:
The Successful Candidate will be responsible for undertaking the following tasks:
1. Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors.
2. Analysing the full transport plan and identifying shortcomings in delivery on time and service levels, adapting the plan to ensure these are met.
3. Ensuring that all drivers are working within a safe environment and following driver hours' regulations.
4. Liaising with the planning team to optimise fleet/driver utilisation, identifying and resolving problems affecting timely delivery.
5. Close liaison with other operators and team leaders to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices.
6. Assist in the control of equipment, ensuring customer requirements are met and recorded.
7. Effectively manage the balance between own fleet and subcontract requirements, identifying and suggesting areas for improvement.
8. Working alongside fleet to ensure timely return of vehicles for servicing and maintenance.
9. Working with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal.
10. Undertaking additional tasks/duties as may be required by Management from time to time.
11. Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors alike.
12. Working alongside the planner and Tracker to ensure all emails and orders are acknowledged and actioned.
13. Keeping all TMS systems up to date, ensuring all information is accurate and correct.
14. Assisting the planner in acquiring reloads when needed.
15. Dealing with all issues in the current day and ensuring all loads remain achievable, cost-effective, and legal.
16. Assisting the planner with the uploading of jobs and allocating when required.
Expectations:
While the main responsibilities cover the majority of the Operator role, the company requires operators to ensure that when making all decisions and changes, they have the company's best interests at heart. Communication with all customers, contractors, and suppliers is to be professional and courteous at all times, remembering that you are representing our client's new business and are at the forefront of the operation. This is also to be extended when communicating with drivers and other staff members.
Hours/Days:
4 days on, 4 days off
8:00 - 20:00
Salary:
£35,000 - £38,000 depending on experience
Contact Command Recruitment to apply
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