Transport Operator

6 months ago

Lutterworth, United Kingdom CML Full time

Company Description

CML (Part of the Culina Group) provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food and drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures to the discount retailers.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thriveA place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired

**Job Description**:
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. Controlling the de-brief process for the drivers on return to site and communicating any operational impacts to other team members

**This is a fixed term contract for 12 months**

**Salary**: £24,265 per annum

Shift: 4 on 4 off days, 07.00-19.00

**Key Duties of a Transport Operator**:

- 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 ASN’s 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.

**Qualifications**:

- Attention to detail / accuracy
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Adaptable approach to work / training
- Conscientious and reliable
- Positive and adaptable attitude
- Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
- Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines
- Good standard of computer literacy, particularly MS Office e.g. PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Able to work as part of a team or individually
- Able to work effectively and communicate to the correct level

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make CML a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

- ** Annual Leave** - Competitive holiday entitlement
- ** Pension scheme - **we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a** **great contribution of 4% employee and 4**%** employer
- ** Life Assurance**:

- x 2 your annual salary
- ** Wellness - **Via our Employee Assistance Programme** **we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
- ** Eye Care Vouchers -** We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
- ** Reward & Recognition -** We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
- ** Everyday discounts** - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings

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