Job Title: Night Shift - Transport Operator
Location: Sittingbourne
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Salary: £31,500 per annum
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Operator to join a dynamic and friendly team. This role is essential in managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers receive clear, accurate instructions while maintaining compliance with service levels, driver hours, and Health & Safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
· Plan and coordinate the effective use of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors, and agencies.
· Ensure driver compliance with safety standards and legal driving hours.
· Collaborate with the retail department to optimise fleet and driver usage.
· Manage equipment control to meet customer requirements.
· Investigate accidents and driver performance issues.
· Support compliance efforts, including timely data downloads and vehicle legality.
· Assist drivers with breakdowns and callouts.
· Communicate delivery delays to customers via appropriate channels.
· Ensure ASN compliance and accurate load matching.
· Complete documentation for accidents, incidents, and near misses.
· Monitor driver activity using ISOTRAK / Microlise systems.
Qualifications & Experience
· CPC National/International qualification (desirable).
· Experience in a transport or distribution environment.
· Ability to manage workload in a high-pressure setting.
· Strong understanding of vehicle planning and geographical knowledge.
· Familiarity with driver hours regulations and tachograph law.
· Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently.
Benefits
· 23 days annual leave including bank holidays
· Pension scheme (4.5% employer and employee contributions)
· Life assurance (3x annual salary)
· Employee Assistance Programme and healthcare cash plan (up to £605)
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Recognition programmes including Employee of the Month/Year and long service awards
· Access to discounts from over 50 retailers
· £300 refer-a-friend incentive
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