Transport Operator

Job Description

Company DescriptionFowler Welch - a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsibleand promote being an employer of choice.We now have an opportunity for a Transport Operator on a full time, permanent basis at our Lutterworth depotShift: 4 on 4 off NightsShift Times: 19:00 to 07:00Job DescriptionThe Transport Operator will be required to be responsible for and undertake the following tasks. Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors. Follow the daily plan to ensure the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies. Ensuring that sub-contractors are used cost effectively. Accurately brief and debrief drivers at the beginning and end of their shifts, including ensuring defects are reported and that all drivers download their digicards. POD management. Ensuring that ESP is up to date with any changes that occur during the shift. Tallying external customer pallets with a supplier manifest and ESP. Ensure all vehicles are tracked and DOT is recorded accurately and in a timely manner. Create and manage ASNs for customers where required. Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations. Liaising with planning team to optimise fleet/driver utilisation, identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time. Close liaison with other operators and supervisors to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices. Assist in the control of drivers equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded. Supporting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with Supervisors and HR to ensure they are dealt with efficiently and consistently. Optimise the timely return of vehicles. Support and cover members of the Team, including the Supervisors tasks as required within their capability. Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by Management.This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.QualificationsQualifications Required For Transport Operator:Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised environment
• Demonstrable capability of dealing with conflicting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that have been used to support a customer focused operation
• A sound understanding of vehicle planning within a transport environment or similar
• Sound geographical knowledge
• Basic understanding of drivers hours regulations/Tachograph law
• Proficient in Word and Excel

Desirable

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent
• Experience of working within a distribution / transport environment
• Basic fridge operation knowledge - Start / Stop / change temperatures / clear faults.
• Basic knowledge of Driver Hours Regulations

Additional InformationIn return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive holidays
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme
• Staff facilities including vending machines and canteen area
• Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, utilities, holidays and cinema tickets
• Health cash plans: Hospital, dental and optical
• Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE