Transport Operations Assistant

2 weeks ago


Kettering, United Kingdom Interaction Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Transport Operations Assistant

Location: Kettering, nearby

**Salary**: £26,000 - £30,000

Our client, who is based just outside of Kettering, Northants, is looking to add an experienced Transport Operations Assistant to their team.

The Transport Operations Assistant will be responsible for the manning of all available trucks, in line with the company requirements to enable the transport planning team to allocate the right trucks & drivers to certain trips.

You will work alongside the wider transport planning team you will also identify risks, issues and opportunities while responding with solutions and techniques to improve delivery and profitability.

**Other responsibilities will include**:

- Ensure a clear and up-to-date overview of the truck and driver availability, reducing the operational standstill
- Control of drivers hours and legal compliance in accordance with tachograph legislation & WTD
- Understand the operating licence obligations
- Support the HR department by making sure all required documents are present
- Keep daily contact with all drivers and maintain records of all sickness, non BOCO hours, expenses, and holidays
- Ensure availability of all driver resources on a day to day basis, planning driver resources
- Ensure all H&S inductions and training are carried out
- Conduct all administrative tasks in a timely manner
- Proven experience in a transport company where rota planning was a big part of the role
- Strong administration skills
- A hands-on mentality and willingness to learn about the business
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Work well under pressure
- Have a sound understanding of driver working hours and transport laws

Due to the location of the business, it is preferred (but not essential) that you have access to your own vehicle.

The core hours are 45 per week, Monday to Friday with varied start times, depending on the business needs. There is a shared on-call element, whilst the office is closed, including weekends. The company will provide all necessary equipment.



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