Transport Operator
4 days ago
Company Description
Fowler 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 responsible and promote being an employer of choice.
We are looking for a **Transport Operator - Nights**, to join the team at our **Washington** site.
**Shift Pattern**: 4 on, 4 off, Monday - Friday, 18:00 to 06:00 with 1 hour for lunch, although a degree of flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the business.
**Job Description**:
- Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors.
- To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies
- Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations.
- Liaising with Night Transport Supervisor to optimise fleet/driver utilisation, identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time.
- To assist in the control of equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
- Conducting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance.
- Working with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal and information is downloaded
- Working alongside the Night Transport Supervisor to ensure that costs are managed in accordance with the KPI’s.
- Supporting Drivers with callouts and breakdowns.
- Building and Matching of ASN’S to loads ensuring compliance
- Completing Accident, Incident and Near Miss Paperwork
- Tracking of Drivers using ISOTRAK / Microlise systems. Telephoning Drivers and sub-contractors
- Compiling and sending nightly DOT reports and KPI’s to internal and external customers.
This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.
**Qualifications**:
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- CPC National/ International qualification
**Experience**:
- Experience of working within a distribution / transport environment
- Able to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
- Excellent organisational skills
- Adaptable and flexible in approach to work
- Written and verbal communication
Desirable
- Sound geographical knowledge
- Basic understanding of driver’s hours regulations/Tachograph law
- Basic fridge operation knowledge - Start / Stop / change temperatures / clear faults.
Additional Information
We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include - but are not limited to - the following:
- Competitive salary and holidays
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme
- 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
When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click **APPLY NOW** to **#JoinOurWinningTeam** and begin your career today
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