Senior Transport Operator
6 days ago
**Company description**
We are an international trailer operator based in Peterborough with air-conditioned offices and free parking facilities. The business is family owned with a history of more than 100 years and operates on an international platform to include all modes of transport. This is a senior role where your input and ideas to develop the business will be welcomed. You will be scheduling trailers under our control with Third Party hauliers who provide traction services to us. The majority of the work is international within the UK and European Union.
**Job description**
**Senior Transport Operator**
To fit this role you will be an experienced articulated vehicle planner either in the UK or European markets, used to working in a fast moving environment and capable of assessing profitable options to meet challenges whilst maintaining commitments to customers.
**Main responsibilities**:
- Manage daily allocation of jobs to our contractors vehicles.
- Receive and process customer bookings to meeting commitments given to our clients.
- Update our computer systems with information relating to each job movement
- Book shipping space with ferry operators via internet portals.
- Liaise with colleagues regarding Customs clearance processes.
- Use satellite tracking to identify location of trailers and trucks.
- Use Freight Exchanges to ensure trailers keep moving.
- Recover trailer damage and similar costs from suppliers where appropriate.
- Raise invoices to customers to timelines to recover demurrage and additional charges.
- Alert the management of any concerns relating to potential/actual losses on movements as soon as identified.
- Alert line manager of any customer/partner/supplier problem (actual or potential) immediately.
- Engage with trailer suppliers to arrange MOT, servicing and repair of trailers.
- Measure vehicle revenues and productivity on a weekly basis.
- Complete general administration duties to timelines.
- Use knowledge and skills to grow with the business.
**Skill requirements**:
- Minimum 4-5 years experience in a transport or traffic environment covering both collections and deliveries.
- A complete understanding of the European Drivers hours regulations.
- Experience in scheduling trucks and trailers.
- Communication skills to ensure suppliers understand what we require of them, per job.
- Computer keyboard skills.
**Desirable qualities**:
- Solutions based on personal experience.
- European transport experience.
- Geographical knowledge of the UK and Europe.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: £27,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Peterborough - STO01/23
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