Transport Operator

2 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom David Hathaway Transport Ltd Full time

David Hathaway are looking to recruit a Transport Operator to join their team at their site in Yate. The Transport Operator will plan and execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost efficient and cost-effective means, in line with the business objectives, customer service levels and current legislative requirements.
- Monday - Friday
- 45 hours per week
- 26 - 28k per annum dependent on experience
- Additional benefits:

- Life Assurance
- Company Pension Scheme
- Opportunity for training and development
- Full Uniform and PPE
- Onsite Parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)
- Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

**About the job**:

- Full utilisation of IT systems and vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of driver/vehicle/loads/back loads and trailers and communicate plans to external and internal customers to improve both the efficiency of the department and the Group;
- Ensure sufficient staffing levels are in place at all times, including agency staff, to meet/exceed customer requirements;
- Manage driver hours by authorising driver timesheets on a weekly basis and auditing and updating hours against the relevant systems to guarantee they are compliant to all regulations;
- Communicate effectively to all internal and external customers, to include but not limited to; load sheets for the warehouse, handovers to relevant individual / department, workshop for vehicle and trailer maintenance and servicing and key stakeholders for operational delays to ensure a smooth and efficient service is being delivered;
- Work as part of a team and participate in cross training initiatives to provide effective cover in a colleague’s absence;
- Identify, communicate and drive any continuous improvements to continually develop the operation of the business.
- Operate a high standard of general housekeeping and work in a safe manner complying with all health and safety regulations in order to maintain a clean, safe and tidy working environment;
- Maintain clear communication with other colleagues and Drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained, to include Driver debriefs, manifest review and updates to any amendment /notes.

**Your knowledge and experience**:

- Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations
- Working knowledge of transport operation systems
- Geography
- Health and Safety regulations
- Logistics qualification would be desirable
- Relevant transport experience
- Analysing and solving logistic problems
- Transport operation systems
- _Safe_
- _Talented_
- _Attentive_
- _Reliable_

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

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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