Join the David Hathaway Team as a Senior Transport Operator – RWB Are you an experienced transport professional looking to make a real impact in a growing and supportive business? David Hathaway is looking for a Senior Transport Operator to join our dynamic team at our Yate site. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of collection and delivery schedules, drive operational efficiency, and play a key role in delivering excellent customer service. What's in it for you? Salary : £34,000 per annum (depending on experience) Working hours : Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week – no weekends Perks & Benefits : Life Assurance & Company Pension Scheme to secure your future. Comprehensive training & development opportunities to help you grow. Full uniform & PPE provided, so you'll be well equipped for the job. Onsite Parking and a Cycle to Work Scheme for easy commuting. Loyalty Awards – we celebrate long-term service milestones (5, 10, 20, 30, 40 years). Employee discounts across top brands for shopping, travel, motoring, and days out What You'll Be Doing: As a Senior Transport Operator, you will be a vital part of our operations team, ensuring our delivery and collection schedules run smoothly and efficiently. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Planning and coordinating the allocation of drivers, vehicles, and loads using state-of-the-art IT systems to maximise efficiency and minimize costs. Managing driver hours and ensuring compliance with regulations through accurate timesheet management and audits. Collaborating with internal and external teams, including warehouse staff, vehicle maintenance, and customer-facing departments, to ensure the smooth flow of operations. Proactively identifying and driving continuous improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times, maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Communicating effectively with drivers, warehouse teams, and key stakeholders to meet customer targets and KPIs. What We're Looking For: To succeed in this role, you should have a solid background in transport operations and a keen eye for detail. Key skills and experience we are looking for include: A strong knowledge of transport regulations (Highway Code, EU tachograph rules, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations). Experience with transport management systems and an understanding of logistics operations. Ability to solve logistics challenges and find practical solutions. Familiarity with health and safety practices in a transport or warehouse environment. A logistics qualification is desirable, but relevant experience is what counts the most A commitment to upholding our core values : Safe, Talented, Attentive, and Reliable. Why David Hathaway? At David Hathaway, we believe in supporting and developing our people. By joining our team, you'll be part of a company that values your contribution and offers plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, we're committed to helping you develop your career. If you're ready to join a forward-thinking team and make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today An application for a DBS certificate will be required in the event of the individual being offered the position, ADZN1_UKTJ