Transport Operators

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for Permanent Traffic Operators, working for a client located in Hartlepool. Reporting to the Regional Manager. The successful candidate will deliver a range of duties in support of the regional transport function.

Traffic Operator Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the regional transport facilities.
• Implementation of Health, Safety & Environment policies.
• Scheduling all regional fleet maintenance.
• Ensuring all depot facility maintenance is completed as instructed.
• Managing all daily driver activities.
• Driver briefing and de-briefing.
• Administration and implementation of vehicle defect rectification in line with legal requirements.
• Providing out of hours back up support as part of a roster.
• Overseeing driver compliance.
• Providing Traffic Office support including planning and administration functions.
• Acting as a conduit between regional drivers and central functions.
• Transport office call handling, including vehicle breakdown recovery and all driver related enquiries.

• Ensure full compliance with GDPR requirements, ensuring that the data of all learners and employers is protected in accordance with the regulations.
• Any other duties as may be requested by your line manager.

Traffic Operator Applicants:

Essential:

• Have an ability and experience to collaborate with wider stakeholder groups inside and outside of The Company.
• Strong planning skills and project management expertise.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining compliance.
• Strong I.T. skills.
• An ability to motivate and engage the team in understanding best practice and compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
• An ability to develop and maintain a harmonious team working environment, reducing points of conflict, and resolving any issues at the earliest stage possible.
• An ability to make the best use of the resources available to address the agreed priorities.
• A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of all relevant regulatory, law and compliance legislation.
• An ability to analyse data to provide effective management reporting to enable fully informed decision making for the Regional Manager.

Desirable:

• CPC in Transport Management.
• Level 3 supervisory Management (ILM or CMI).
• Previous experience of working within a liquid fuel distribution/transport operation.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Holidays 20 + statutory pro-rata.
• Company pension scheme.
• Death in service.
• Health cash plan.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• BUPA PMI (after 12 months continuous service).
• Employee Fuel Card.

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