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Transport Operator

Command Recruitment
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Dover, Kent CT15 5AA, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position of Transport Operator is available at a new transport company in Dover, focusing on delivering services to large retailers.
  • The role requires managing delivery plans, ensuring timely routes, and meeting high delivery performance targets while adhering to legal and company guidelines.
  • Candidates should have experience in transport operations, with the expectation of effective communication and decision-making in the company's best interests.
  • The work schedule consists of a 4 on 4 off shift pattern from 8:00 to 20:00.
  • The salary for this position is up to £35,000, depending on experience, along with 20 days of holiday.

Transport Operator, required for our client's brand new company in Dover

This is a great opportunity to work for a BRAND-NEW transport company in Dover, offering a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working with large well-known retailers. Our clients are a growing company with a great future ahead.

Job Purpose:

As a Transport Operator, you would be responsible for resourcing and implementing the delivery plan in conjunction with the wider team, with a strong emphasis on Service, a Transport Operator has several objectives:

  • Ensuring all Routes need to run on time, andhitting high delivery performance targets. Routes must also be efficient whilst always operating within the required legal and company guidelines, utilising Company and/or third-party resources, effectively managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions.
  • Ensuring that all service levels are met cost-effectively and within the constraints of drivers' hours and Health & Safety regulations.

Expectations

While the main responsibilities cover the majority of the Operator role, the company requires operators to ensure that when making all decisions and changes are with the companies best interests at heart.

Communication with all customers, contractors and suppliers is to be professional and courteous at all times remembering that you are representing our client's new business and are at the forefront of the operation. This is also to be extended when communicating with drivers and other staff members.

Hours:

4 days on 4 days off

8:00 - 20:00

Salary:

Up to £35,000 dependant on experience, 20 days holiday.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.