Transport Operator

5 months ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom The Graduate Recruitment Full time

**OVERVIEW TO COMPANY**:Our client is one of the most successful logistics companies in the United Kingdom today, providing supply chains solutions to a wide portfolio of customers. The Company has a turnover of c. £500m, growing eightfold in the last decade.

The business combines talented transport professionals, leading edge IT systems, an unrivalled national network of port-based and inland depots and a modern fleet of carbon-friendly vehicles. The company’s reputation is based on delivering consistent, high quality, cost-effective transport and related services to its customers and setting the benchmark in all of the sectors it serves.

They have a large portfolio of blue-chip customers, including retailers like Heineken, Coca-Cola, Tesco and Amazon, as well some of the world’s largest container shipping lines and freight forwarders.

**THE OPPORTUNITIES**:
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a market leader? Due to continued success our client is looking for x2 Transport Operators to be based at their clients site in Peterborough.

If you are a confident individual keen to work hard and develop a career at speed but also work as part of a successful team, then this is the company for you.

Previous experience within Transport or Distribution is required.

Career progression is limitless, driven by your personal commitment, ambition and desire to succeed. With such a diverse business profile, customer portfolio and geographic coverage, you can enjoy a long and rewarding career with a true market leader.

**JOB TITLE: Transport Operator**

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Based on a customer’s site
- Dealing with drivers and the customers warehouse team
- Liaising with other depots
- Planning a small fleet of trucks and drivers using our TMS
- Rerouting jobs as and when needed
- Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system
- Communicating with our customer service team on any delays

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**:

- Previous experience in a Transport environment
- Confident and clear communicator - written and verbal
- Must be happy to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
- Excellent UK geographical knowledge
- Can work on own initiative
- Quick and efficient problem-solving skills
- Organised
- Flexibility to meet the demands of the business

**HOURS OF WORK**:Please note when you first start you will work Monday to Friday during training). This will then move to 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts 6am-6pm or 7am-7pm (1 hour lunch).

**SALARY**:£28,000 - £33,000 - strong progression

**BENEFITS**:

- Competitive salary
- Annual salary review (discretionary).
- Annual bonus (discretionary).
- 20 days holiday
- Life assurance cover x3 from day 1.
- Company weekly lottery (chance to win one thousand pounds every week)
- Group personal pension.
- Employee assistance programme.
- You’ll be working for one of the market leaders

**HEALTH & Safety**: No current issues to report on site

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: TGR3068


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