Average Transport Operator salary in the UK

Job Title: Transport Operation Planner Location: Unit 7a, Odhams Trading Estate, St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 7RY Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 10am - 7pm Monday to-Thursday, 9am - 6pm Friday (1-hour unpaid break) Main purpose of role: To ensure that all the distribution network is planned so our deliveries are made in the most effective, efficient and cost-effective way utilising dynamic route planning software and internal operating systems. Providing a world class distribution service to our clients. You will also need to take into account effective scheduling, health & safety, legislation and compliance working closely with all key stakeholders within Vegetarian Express. About us: Vegetarian Express specialise in delivering plant-based ingredients, ideas and inspiration to chefs across the UK for eating out of home. With the astronomical rise in popularity of plant-based, vegan, vegetarian and flexitarian diets, Vegetarian Express are uniquely placed in Foodservice to meet with this demand, and as such are rapidly growing and expanding. Nationally they supply more than 4000 skilled chefs from customers such as Compass, Baxterstorey and Hilton, as well as a ton of Independent operators. Vegetarian Express work with customers to create plant-based menus that are enticing, better for consumers health, the planet and commercially for businesses. Vegetarian Express have also now launched a direct-to-consumer side to their business, delivering chef quality plant-based based ingredients direct to people's homes. Vegetarian Express are proud to be a certified B Corporation. This means they are part of a growing number of progressive businesses around the world that truly believe in the power of business to do good things and, more importantly, are doing something about it. Key responsibilities: Dynamic daily route planning ensuring maximum vehicle utilisation analysing and interpreting data.Routes to be checked on Sage and mapped to ensure that the correct customers have dropped onto the correct rounds and correct days. Any issues to be report to the sales team.Ensure communication at high level with the night shift operations ensuring a clear hand off of the next day delivery requirement.Ensure all routes have the correct number of drops as per route optimisation and are complete inside their working hours in addition maintain check weight report on every vehicle through our internal WMS.Review the routes with the line manager weekly and refresh dynamic route optimisation.Ensure excellent communication lines with 3PL providers and seamless booking in of client deliveries via Ceva / Bidfood / BA etc.Vehicle maintenance schedules to be checked weekly and route optimisation to be planned in accordance with any vehicle down time working closely with the supply chain and logistics manager.Keeping up to date with government transport and planning policy and legislationCommunication with the sales team of any change of delivery, route or schedule.Advise line manager of any obstructions to making safe, efficient deliveries on time.Maintain vehicle temperature checks and audit weekly communicate any discrepancies directly to the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager.Supporting Cover for line manager when on leave and absent from the business.Collate and log driver KPIS utilising route optimisation software and other platforms on a daily basis enabling supply chain and logistics manager to review with the head of operations.Monitor PCNs and report back to Supply Chain and Logistics Manager and Head of Operations.Collate any driver daily defect reporting and communicate directly with the Supply Chain and Logistics Manager for resolution.Update or change any delivery instructions for drivers working closely with Telesales and Customer Service colleagues.Maintain weekly vehicle checks alongside Supply Chain and Logistics Manager Salary & benefits: 25 days holiday plus public holidaysCash health plan (money back for dentist, opticians, physio etc.)Life assurance (4 x salary)Staff discount on ALL productsPension (3% employer and 5% employee) Candidate criteria: Skills/competencies; Good communication skills both written and verbalExcellent customer service skillsExcellent attention to detailProblem solving skills and the ability to adapt plansIT skills for using spreadsheets (Excel) and route planning softwareThe ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlinesHave good administration skillsGood working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Outlook Knowledge Required: Good geographical knowledge of the UK particularly London and the South of England Experience Required; Experienced in working in transport or distribution background Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Logistics Coordinator, Logistics Manager, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Transportation Supervisor, will all be considered.

Job Title: Senior Transport Planner Location: Ridham, Sittingbourne Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full time Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm - Flexibility needed to be available out of hours due to the requirements of the contract. About Us: Countrystyle is a dynamic, privately owned resource management and waste recycling business. As part of our partnership with Southern Water, Countrystyle Recycling will supply haulage services for the movement of filter cake across Kent, Sussex and Hampshire. These core services will be delivered with a focus on sustainability, operational efficiency, and a commitment to exceptional service. We pride ourselves on being responsive, dependable, and always striving to exceed expectations. About the role: As the largest Rollon provider in Kent, you would be working closely with our Rollon supervisor, this planner position will be solely planning our Southern Water contract. Main Duties - Principle Responsibilities: Review, allocate and schedule jobs for the Roll-on fleet to maximise operational and logistical performance, using the Company's planning and operating systems.Liaise with drivers on a regular basis throughout the day to ensure effective vehicle resources are available and ensure safe vehicle operations.Review and support the optimisation of fleet resources and operations to improve profitability and customer service, ensuring all KPI'S are met.Implementation of road transport compliance policies, standards and procedures.Manage team of drivers in line with Company policies and procedures, including, where necessary, assisting with disciplinary mattersCommunicate with internal stakeholders, and external customers as required, to resolve all customer service queries.Ensure that all queries within the transport operation are dealt with in a timely manner and in accordance with agreed service level agreements.Ensure that fleet vehicles are available for scheduled services and compliant to use in all transport operations.Co-ordinate with fleet workshops (internal and external) over maintenance of vehicle defects raised by driversInput job requests raised accurately onto the job system.Liaise with Fleet Compliance team and coordinate the investigation of all road transport accidents.Liaise with Health and Safety team and coordinate the investigation of all personal injury accidents, as well as risk assessments of operations and customer sites.Ensure that all relevant toolbox talks issued by the Compliance team are delivered to the drivers in line with Company policy.Staff have a duty to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions at work.Staff must co-operate, report unsafe conditions and comply with the company management systems and safe systems of work as well as co-workers to help everyone meet their legal requirements. The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions are regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post. About you: Essential Skills, Experience, Qualifications & Competencies: Strong organisational and planning skillsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenExcellent people management skillsAble to prioritise workload and work under pressureGood geographic knowledgeProficient with MS Office to include Word, Excel and OutlookFull understanding of driver hours and driving regulationsPrevious experience in a planning role in a busy transport office environmentExperience of dealing with internal and external customers and service providersGCSE grade A-C level educationDemonstrate a positive and respectful attitude to othersDemonstrate teamwork and support of othersVersatility and willingness to learn Desirable Skills, Experience, Qualifications & Competencies: Knowledge of AMCS operating systemsHGV LicenceFull understanding of the London Lorry Control, ULEZ and Congestion zone rules and regulations.Previous experience in the Waste industryCPC Benefits: Life Insurance with access to GP24Commitment to wellbeing through Employee Assistance ProgrammeElectric Car salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employeesCycle to work schemeCompany EventsGymFlex salary sacrifice Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Logistics Planner, Fleet Supervisor, Transport Supervisor, Logistics coordinator, Transportation Manager, Transport Coordinator, Senior Logistics Coordinator may also be considered for this role.

New Position: Transport ManagerWe are seeking an experienced and qualified Transport Manager to oversee daily transport operations, ensuring compliance, safety, and efficiency across the fleet. This is a full-time role combining office-based management with some local driving duties around the Heathrow area.Location: Near HeathrowSalary: £38,000–£42,000 per year (depending on experience)Hours: Monday to FridayKey ResponsibilitiesOversee daily transport operations and driver schedulingEnsure compliance with transport legislation and operator licensingMaintain accurate vehicle and driver recordsLiaise with clients, airlines, and internal teamsUndertake local driving duties as neededLead and support the transport teamRequirementsTransport Manager CPC (Road Haulage)Class 2 (Category C) HGV licenceAbility to obtain a Heathrow airside pass (security clearance)Experience in a transport management or supervisory role, ideally within logistics or airport operationsStrong knowledge of compliance and health & safety regulationsExcellent communication and organisational skillsProfessional and proactive approachIf you are a Transport Manager looking for a new role with excellent benefits, please send us your CV.