Transport Operator (4 on 4 off Day Shift)
Job purpose
To assist the Planning Operations within the Transport Department, liaising with Drivers, internal departments and external customers. Keeping the day to day planning up to date, reacting to any changes in a timely and efficient manner, communicating any impacts to those affected.
Working as part of the Transport Team undertaking the following duties:
* Liaising with customers in a courteous and professional manner.
* Liaising with Drivers on routes, supporting the drivers with day-to-day instructions and answering any queries in a polite and helpful manner.
* To collate, input and file relevant paperwork as required.
* Support with any transport related task as needed to support the smooth operation of the department.
* Inputting jobs onto the system when needed
* Answering calls from internal and external individuals
* Ensure that he/she is ready to commence work at the defined start-time and that ongoing issues are properly passed over to the oncoming administrator at the end of a shift.
· Concur with the company dress-code at all times, including the wearing of PPE
* Conduct any necessary training required for the role. The jobholder should be prepared to work in different areas of the department/business as required.
· Identify areas of inefficiency and waste, and suggest improvements to their Line Manager
* Ensure work is completed to a high-standard, and all necessary documentation is completed. Report any concerns to the relevant line manager
* Maintain a respectful and constructive working relationship with colleagues and managers.
The Candidate:
Essential
* The ability to use MS Office applications (including Outlook & Excel).
* The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
* Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
* Ability to work within a team
Desirable
* Previous transport office experience
* Previous planning experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Grantham NG33 5QN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* transport: 1 year (preferred)
* planning: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person