Transport Operator

4 days ago

Evesham, United Kingdom Fowler Welch Full time

**Company Description**

**Fowler Welch**:

- a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsibleand to promote being an employer of choice.

We are currently recruiting for a **Transport Operator** on a full time, permanent basis at our **Evesham**site.

**Shift**:Sunday - Wednesday 8am - 8pm

**Salary**:£24,000 - £26,000 pa

You will be responsible for the daily planning of company and/or third party resources. You will be effectively managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions, and that all service levels are met both within theconstraints of drivers hours and H&S regulations.

Key Duties:

- Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors
- Plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies ensuring that all Company sites are fully considered at all times
- Organise sub-contractors to ensure they are used cost effectively
- Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours’ regulations
- Liaising with retail department teams to optimise fleet/driver utilisation, identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time.
- Close liaison with other operators and team leaders to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices
- Assist in the control of equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded
- Effectively manage the balance between own fleet and sub contract. requirements, identifying and suggesting any areas for improvement
- Conducting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with Team Leaders and HR to ensure they are dealt with efficiently and consistently
- Working alongside fleet to ensure timely return of vehicles
- Working with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal and information is downloaded in a timely manner
- Assist Team Leaders in speaking to drivers about Virtual Risk Manager and improving driving style to improve FW MPG and overall safety and to ensure that costs are managed in accordance with the KPI’s
- Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by Management from time to time

This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties.

**Qualifications**
- Basic understanding of driver’s hours regulations/Tachograph law
- Sound geographical knowledge and understanding of vehicle planning within a transport environment or similar
- Experience of managing your own workload within a pressurised environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills that have been used to support a customer focused operation
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and be capable of dealing with conflicting priorities
- Proficient in Word and Excel
- CPC National/ International qualification would be desirable

**Additional Information**

**In return for your hard work and dedication we offer the added bonus of an excellent benefits package, which include - but are not limited to - the following**:

- Free Fowler Welch Health Cash Plan
- Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee
- Competitive pension scheme
- Cycle 2 Work’ Scheme - save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment
- Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers

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