Job Title: Trainee Transport Operator
Location: Normanton
Hours of Work: Days Monday to Friday for 12 months whilst training, the 4 days on 4 off
Salary: £27,000
The Opportunity,
We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Traffic Operator to join our successful Transport department based in our Normanton Depot. As the Trainee Traffic Operator, you will be trained to be responsible for supporting our Transport Operators / Planners with the day to day operations.
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer,
Competitive salary
Annual salary review (discretionary).
Annual bonus (discretionary).
25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1.
Weekly lottery - an employee will win one thousand pounds every week
Full training programme to establish a rewarding career in transport
Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66.
Group personal pension.
Employee assistance programme.
Duties & Responsibilities,
Briefing and debriefing drivers
General office administrative tasks such as paperwork filing.
Assisting Transport planners
Monitoring daily trailer counts
Yard Checks
Actively seeking additional work wherever possible from Transport Planners and Management
Ability to communicate effectively with the customer service teams and drivers
Working as part of an efficient and fast paced team
Maintain high standards of good housekeeping, including your workstation and environment
Maintain health and safety standards, and actively report observations & concerns
We are looking for candidates to apply who have the following:
Ability to work in a fast paced office operation, where targets & priorities can change quickly
Previous experience within Transport or similar environment - Preferred not essential
Good IT skills
Clear communicator - written and verbal
Highly personable and can work well in a team
Great attention to detail
A strong desire to build a long term career in a challenging and rewarding industry
Commitment to working collaboratively with others to deliver the highest levels of service
Flexible to work outside of normal working hours, as required by the business
Closing date: 30th November 2025
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future