Transport Operator

This firm is one of the most successful logistics companies in the United Kingdom today, providing supply chains solutions to a wide portfolio of customers. The Company has a turnover of c. £450m, growing eightfold in the last decade.

As well as being the country’s largest privately owned container transport operator, in recent years the Company has diversified into other sectors of the international supply chain, offering port-centric, rail-connected warehousing, distribution, off-dock container storage and other transport-related services, including truck sales.

The business combines talented transport professionals, leading edge IT systems, an unrivalled national network of port-based and inland depots and a modern fleet of carbon-friendly vehicles. Their reputation is based on delivering consistent, high quality, cost-effective transport and related services to its customers and setting the benchmark in all of the sectors it serves.

This firm has a large portfolio of blue-chip customers, including retailers like ASDA, IKEA, John Lewis, Amazon and TESCO, as well some of the world’s largest container shipping lines and freight forwarders.

THE OPPORTUNITIY: Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a market leader? Due to continued success and winning of new contracts, this firm are looking for 2 Transport Operators to be based at their clients site in Peterborough.

If you are a confident individual keen to work hard and develop a career at speed but also work as part of a successful team, then this is the company for you.

Previous experience within Transport or Distribution is required.

Career progression is limitless, driven by your personal commitment, ambition and desire to succeed. With such a diverse business profile, customer portfolio and geographic coverage, you can enjoy a long and rewarding career with a true market leader.

JOB TITLE: Transport Operator

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Based on a customer’s site
• Dealing with drivers and the customers warehouse team
• Liaising with other depots
• Planning a small fleet of trucks and drivers using the Transport Management System
• Rerouting jobs as and when needed
• Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system
• Communicating with customer service team on any delays

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Previous experience in a Transport environment
• Confident and clear communicator - written and verbal
• Must be happy to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Excellent UK geographical knowledge
• Can work on own initiative
• Quick and efficient problem solving skills
• Organised at all times
• Flexibility to meet the demands of the business

HOURS OF WORK: Please note when you first start you will work Monday to Friday during training. This will then move to 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts 6am-6pm or 7am-7pm (1 hour lunch).

SALARY: £28,000 - £33,000 - strong progression

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary).
• Annual bonus (discretionary).
• 20 days holiday
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1.
• Weekly inhouse lottery scheme (chance to win one thousand pounds every week)
• Group personal pension.
• Employee assistance programme.
• You’ll be working for one of the market leaders