Transport Operator TO/G/01/26 Location: Craigmore Road, Garvagh Full-Time (40 hours Monday to Friday 9am -6pm) & Occasional Sat working Permanent Salary: Competitive Benefits Job Purpose: To ensure the efficient and cost-effective planning and coordination of waste collection and transportation operations across multiple sites, using a fleet of single lift, multi lift, and articulated vehicles. The role supports operational excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction through proactive transport planning and real-time problem-solving. Key Responsibilities: Route Planning & Scheduling: Plan daily and weekly routes for either single lift, multi lift, and articulated vehicles. Optimise vehicle usage to ensure timely collections and deliveries across multiple sites. Adjust plans dynamically in response to operational changes, breakdowns, or customer requests. Driver Debrief: Conduct daily driver debriefs to review route performance, service issues, driver compliance and vehicle defects. Ensure accurate logging of driver feedback and escalate issues where necessary. Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. Fleet Coordination: Monitor vehicle availability, maintenance schedules, and driver rosters. Liaise with drivers to ensure clear communication of routes and expectations. Ensure compliance with legal and safety standards (e.g., driver hours, vehicle weights). Operational Support: Collaborate with transport managers and operations teams to align transport plans with site needs. Maintain accurate records of vehicle movements, service logs, and route performance. Use transport management systems (TMS) and GPS tracking tools to monitor and improve efficiency. Customer Service: Respond to customer queries regarding collections and deliveries and update Driver/Helper teams accordingly. Ensure service levels are met and proactively resolve any transport-related issues. Compliance & KPI Reporting: Ensure all transport activities comply with relevant legislation (e.g., Waste Carrier Licence). Prepare reports on transport performance, fuel usage, and route efficiency Produce and maintain daily and weekly reports including: Analyse data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. Support management with insights for strategic decision-making. Handover Duties: Complete and communicate clear handovers at shift changes or between planning teams. Ensure continuity of operations by documenting outstanding issues, route changes, and service exceptions. Maintain accurate and up-to-date handover logs for operational transparency. Weighbridge Duties: Weigh in/out traffic from depot Carry out required checks and procedures on outgoing loads Ensure accuracy when completing paperwork Issuing tickets Travel to other depots as and when required. Undertaking driving duties to provide cover when required. Any other reasonable duties as deemed necessary by Management Skills & Experience Required: Minimum 1 year experience in transport planning, ideally within waste management or logistics. Class 1 HGV License Minimum of 6 penalty points Knowledge of vehicle types and their operational capabilities (single lift, multi lift, articulated). Strong geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland and route planning skills. Proficiency in transport planning software and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Understanding of transport regulations and health & safety standards. Can work independently and enjoys working as part of a team Confident communicator with good communication skills (both written and verbal) Flexible approach to working hours including working weekends and Bank Holidays Desirable Qualifications: CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) in Transport Management. Experience with multi-site operations. Knowledge of waste management industry practices and regulations. * *Must be able to provide documentation to confirm your eligibility to work in the UK What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Supportive team environment Annual Discretionary bonus scheme, subject to the achievement of agreed KPI's for a respective year Opportunities for personal growth and development Eligible for Company Sick pay and DIS benefit after one years' continuous service Eligible for Private Healthcare Scheme and Cash health benefit (upon successful completion of probation) 33 days annual leave including Bank holidays Company pension scheme Closing Date: 29th January 2026, 5 pm To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.