We are looking for a Transport Operator, must have proven ability within a transport environment. The ideal candidate will have previous haulage experience, good IT skills and excellent geographical knowledge. Must have great communication skills, experience of managing a varied workload within a transport environment and an understanding of driver's hours regulations.
You will need to have, excellent problem-solving skills and be able to adapt to a changing and fast paced environment and to take responsibility for decisions made at short notice as and when required.
Duties Include
* Assist drivers with any issues they may encounter while carrying out their daily deliveries.
* Assist the Senior Transport Planner with day-to-day operations.
* Liaising with the drivers throughout the day
* Monitoring their progress to ensure the complete required work in the required timescales.
* Identify potential and currently problems/delays that may affect delivery deadlines and
* Find appropriate solutions.
* Booking deliveries with customers.
* Communicating effectively with customers
* Informing customer of the progress of their deliveries.
* Planning and cover lead planner as and when required (annual leave).
* Have an awareness of industry compliance and relevant legislation.
* Answering any incoming phone calls and dealing with them in the appropriate way.
* Creating new job sheets on in house computer systems.
* Carry out any other tasks, to keep the transport office and vehicles running efficiently.
* Learning other roles within the business to assist in the future.
This is a permanent role, Monday - Friday: 8am-5pm.
Salary DOE
This is a great opportunity to be part of a well-established company, so if you feel you have the relevant experience then please apply with an up-to-date CV. If you have not been contacted within a week, you should assume that you have been unsuccessful at this time.