Transport Operator

2 weeks ago

Yate, United Kingdom Kinaxia Logistics 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 - 27k 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
  • Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Company values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence these values as part of the application process.
  • Safe
  • Talented
  • Attentive
  • Reliable

An application for a DBS certificate will be required in the event of the individual being offered the position,

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