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Transport Operator (Nights)

Diverse Talent Solutions Ltd
Posted a month ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 2AQ, England

Salary

£30000 - £35000/annum Annual bonus/25 days holiday

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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Sonic Summary

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  • This position offers a night shift schedule from Monday to Friday, between 18:00 and 07:00.
  • The role is with a leading UK logistics company that provides permanent employment and a modern fleet of vehicles.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in transport operations, with container experience being a distinct advantage.
  • The salary is competitive, and annual pay reviews along with a performance-related bonus of up to 10% are included in the benefits.
  • Additional perks include 25 days of holiday, life assurance, a pension scheme, and potential for a car allowance or company car after a successful probation period.

Monday – Friday Night shift (between 18.00 – 07.00)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to progress a career in the logistics industry and to work for one of the UK’s leading logistics companies who are continually growing. All drivers are permanently employed with a regular and reliable sub-contractor base and a fleet of state-of-the-art vehicles. 

Duties include

  • Dealing with multiple drivers
  • Communicating with customers face to face
  • Planning drivers/vehicles in and out of the port and executing the set plan
  • Chasing drivers for etas
  • Rerouting jobs as and when required
  • Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system
  • Speaking to customers on possible delays advising eta
  • Use of TOPPS system, (training can be provided)

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in transport operations and container experience would be a distinct advantage. Good geographical knowledge and use of Computerised systems. You must be a self-starter, be able to work under pressure and use your initiative to ensure all requirements are met and excellent customer service is delivered at all times.

Benefits include

  • 25 days holidays + bank holidays
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Annual individual performance related bonus (up to 10% of salary)
  • Life assurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Car allowance/company car at senior operator level (after successful probation review)
  • Excellent working environment
  • Full training / support

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