Transport Operator

3 weeks ago


Ipswich, United Kingdom Reed Procurement & Supply Chain Full time

**Transport Operator**
**Location**: Ipswich (IP3)
**Salary**: 30k-40k

Reed Procurement & Supply Chain are working with a proud family run transport company who specialise in container logistics from all major UK ports. They are looking for an experienced container transport operator to join their close-knit team.
They are searching for an individual who wants to succeed to a senior level within the company, to take ownership of the daily routing of the vehicles in a cost effective and compliant manner.

**What’s involved?**
- Maximising Profits, Strategic planning
- Managing drivers, including agency drivers and subcontractors
- Dealing with breakdowns, traffic delays and accidents which impact operations
- Ensuring adherence to the Operator's Licence and driver's hours legislation
- Controlling, monitoring and authorisation of driver's hours in line with procedure
- Controlling, monitoring and reporting of accidents ensuring completion of forms in line with company procedure (FORS)
- Ensuring sufficient resources for covering sickness and absence.
- Ensuring correct paperwork (including disclaimers and driving licence checks) and briefings are completed with agency drivers
- Ability to motivate and encourage drivers Self diagnostic - being able to review and improve own performance and to assist that of the team
- The role holder will be expected to work direct with company Directors.

**Why should you apply?**
- Long term security
- Full support in your career
- Excellent benefits package

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