Transport Operator

Job Description

Logistics People are looking for a Transport Operator to join our team.Location: LutterworthWorking hours: Night Shifts 19:00 - 07:00Pay rate: £13.79 P/hrLogistics People are currently recruitinga Transport Operator to join our Team in Lutterworth, based at our Fowler Welch site.Job Purpose:Manage the daily execution of the plan for company and/or third party resources, within budgetary and legal constraints. Effectively managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise information and instructions. Controllingthe de-brief process for the drivers on return to site and communicating any operational impacts to other team members.Main Responsibilities:The role-holder 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.Key Contacts/Relationships

• Transport Manager
• Planning Manager
• Transport Supervisors
• Other Traffic Operators
• Drivers
• Subcontractors
• Warehouse colleagues

Job Context/Environment

• Office based as part of a team, within an open plan office
• Core working hours however a degree of flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the business.

Measures of Performance

• DOT for all customers
• Utilisation of company and third party assets
• Completion of daily and weekly tasks
• Effectiveness of driver instruction

Qualifications Required:EssentialEducated to GCSE level or equivalentDesirableEducated to A Level standard or equivalentExperience Required:EssentialExperience of managing own workload within a pressurised environmentDemonstrable capability of dealing with conflicting priorities.Strong written and verbal communication skills that have been used to support a customer focused operationDesirableExperience of working within a distribution / transport environmentKnowledge Required:EssentialA sound understanding of vehicle planning within a transport environment or similarSound geographical knowledgeBasic understanding of drivers hours regulations/Tachograph lawProficient in Word and ExcelDesirableBasic fridge operation knowledge - Start / Stop / change temperatures / clear faults.Basic knowledge of Driver Hours RegulationsSkills/Competencies Required:EssentialFlexibility

• Appreciate the need to change when circumstances dictate
• Can balance conflicting or changing priorities easily
• Willing to adapt, change or modify systems and procedures

Thoroughness/Attention to detail

• Systematically plans and organises own work
• Plans carefully at a detailed level
• Prepares and plans for key stages of the task
• Prioritises tasks and activities
• Keeps track of all details
• Reviews work for errors and omissions
• Ensures that all necessary tasks have been completed

Resilience

• Recognises that change can be positive as long as its purpose is clear
• Willing to try something different and is optimistic about success
• Recognises there will be challenges to overcome but keeps perspective
• Is aware when emotions may become negative and asks for help
• Uses relationships with others for support when things get tough

Effective Communication

• Speaks / writes clearly and concisely
• Provides instru