Transport Operator

3 days ago


Purfleet, United Kingdom National Staff Services Full time

We are looking to recruit a **Transport Operator** to work within our distribution department. Working within a team providing good and accurate communication to customers and drivers. **Good geographical knowledge** of the Southeast of England is **preferable **along with transport knowledge regarding legal compliance, drivers hours, vehicle dimensions, weights and capacity.

**Main purpose of the job**

To meet UK Domestic customers' requirements for the safe and efficient transport of their cargo effectively and in accordance with company operational procedures and statutory requirements including Health & Safety to the satisfaction of clients and the profit of the company.

**Tasks may include**:

- Preparing the correct documentation to the Warehouse department for loading/offloading cargo to vehicles, in a timely manner.
- Performing and correctly implementing General Administration, **e.g.** invoicing; filing; queries; claims; check costs in accordance with departmental requirements.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with internal and external customers, Drivers, suppliers, and other offices.
- Assisting planning or re planning of Distribution vehicles/ routes
- Utilise vehicle fleet in the most effective way
- Any reports/KPI's required

Essential Skills/Requirements:

- Excellent Communicator
- Good Customer Service
- Proficiant in PC and Transport Operating Systems
- Knowledge of Drivers Hours & Transport Regulations
- Ability to multi-task under pressure
- Problem solving
- Work effectively as part of a team

**Working hours of**: 8 am - 5pm

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU?**

A role in a successful, dynamic company, be a part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues, Competitive salary, Great future career prospects for advancement, A professional working environment

**Why NSS?**
- NSS is part of The Brooknight Group which provides outstanding people services and have been doing so for over 28 years by being an independent company and part of a well-established group. We have been providing a range of services to different sectors including logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing.

**Job Type**: Temp to perm

**Salary**: £24,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Purfleet: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- freight: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location



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