Transport Operator

**Transport Operator (CB09)**
**Worksop Cross Dock**
**PM Shift - 2pm-10pm**

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our brand new Worksop Transport Cross Dock site as a transport operator. This role would be based on the PM Shift but flexibility would be required to work other shifts. This role operates a 5/7 working pattern so regular weekend working would be required as well as some element of lone working.

**Why Superdrug?**

Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.
We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people - they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

**A typical day in this role includes**:

- You will ensure all drivers are issued with correct delivery instructions and activities, de-brief drivers after every trip and deliver feedback to the appropriate department
- To optimise all resources available
- Working closely with the warehouse operations function ensuring seamless loading and dispatch procedure
- Liaising with the planning team and provide information and recommendations where required
- Provide constructive feedback to the driver management team on performance and behaviour of drivers
- Ensure vehicles and trailers are kept within service schedules, booking all required maintenance and repairs with the relevant workshop
- Utilise the administration procedures accurately and in a timely manner, including all KPI support information
- Provide a first line of contact with stores in the event of schedule changes and daily issues
- To provide an effective shift handover to the incoming team
- To engage in a co-operative and positive culture within the Distribution Centre and the wider business
- To support colleagues, Team Leaders and Transport Manager where required

**This job is a good fit for you if**:

- You know you add value through your flexible approach and can easily adapt when priorities change
- You’re ambitious with a strong desire for progression
- You’re good at prioritising and managing workflows with tight deadlines
- You’re a strong communicator and good at building relationships
- You understand the perspective of others, but you can also influence others to see your point of view whilst offering constructive feedback
- You can demonstrate mature behaviours in a team environment

**What you’ll need**:

- Previous experience within a transport environment including managing drivers is an advantage but not essential
- Good understanding of cost accountability
- Excellent communications skills
- Flexibility and reliability
- Able to work within a team as well as on own initiative
- Customer facing exposure

**Here's what's in it for you**
- 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
- 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
- 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
- Company pension matching and bonus
- We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
- Being part of more We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
- We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets
- Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes
- Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Come and be part of something special.