Transport Operator

Davies Turner has an exciting opportunity for a Transport Operator to join the Atherstone site. Location: Atherstone, CV9 1PD Salary: £31,200 per annum Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Hours: 45 Hours per week – Monday to Friday A Little About Davies Turner Group Davies Turner PLC is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 19 Branches across the UK. Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues. Transport Operator - The Role We are looking for a Transport Operator to provide administration support for the Transport and Warehouse Department, organising delivery and collection schedules and co-ordinating the operation of the fleet vehicles, complying with all necessary controls and procedures, whilst offering a high standard of customer care. This position is based at Atherstone which is easily commutable from Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Nuneaton, Coventry and Birmingham. Our offices are opposite Coleshill Parkway Railway Station which offers a direct link to Birmingham Grand Central and Nuneaton. Transport Operator - The Responsibilities To arrange deliveries and collections with the Company fleet and sub-contracted hauliers to meet agreed deadlines as efficiently and economically as possible, ensuring weight and cube of freight are accurately evaluated To provide administrative support to warehouse and transport staff, maintaining a high standard of accuracy throughout, taking care to check the quantity and the condition of any goods signed for and follow through and promptly and effectively resolve any issues relating to missing, damaged or lost freight To accurately and efficiently administer storage and distribution accounts, liaising with customers regarding the movement and storage of cargo, monitoring charges and raising invoices To monitor all invoices from hauliers, checking for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and following through with the relevant parties to resolve queries and approve for payment To maintain the department's files, records and stationery in line with departmental and legal requirements To co-ordinate the loading of despatches keeping records of which loads are on which trailer, and ensure the yard and warehouse are kept moving and in the best condition to service our customers Transport Operator - You A person who can offer a high standard of customer service to both internal and external customers, by demonstrating a professional, helpful and positive manner and providing customers with appropriate, accurate information regarding deliveries and collections To build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues throughout the Company, working closely with other branches and warehouse staff To ensure that all activities operate within Davies Turner policies and procedures and to demonstrate a commitment to these through their own working practices To ensure that all documentation, records and systems are accurate and kept up to date To prepare and present information for the Davies Turner management team as required To comply with the Health and Safety statement and the Q.I. procedures in all areas of responsibility In addition, you will need a permanent right to work in the UK - we are unable to sponsor work permits. Transport Operator - Benefits Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays Life Cover Profit related pay Defined contribution pension scheme Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme Private Healthcare Car Parking Employee Assistance Programme Training opportunities Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period The closing date for all applications is 28th November 2025. To apply for this exciting Transport Operator opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now. #J-18808-Ljbffr