Transport Operator - Lutterworth, United Kingdom - Fowler Welch

Fowler Welch
Fowler Welch
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Lutterworth, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Fowler Welch - a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, providing temperature controlled warehousing allowing consolidation, storage & transport service for chilled foods.

We offer a tailored, fastand frequent logistics service with countrywide coverage.

Our
Lutterworth site are now recruiting for a
Transport Operator - Nightson afull time, permanent basis.


Working hours: 4 on 4 off Nights - 19:00 to 07:00


The purpose of a
Transport Operator is to be responsible for resourcing and implementing the delivery plan in conjunction with the wider team.

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.


Key duties of a Transport Operator:

  • Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors.
  • Follow the daily plan to ensure the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, subcontractors and agencies.
  • Ensuring that subcontractors are used cost effectively.
  • Accurately brief and debrief drivers at the beginning and end of their shifts
  • Ensuring that ESP is up to date with any changes that occur during the shift.
  • Tallying external customer pallets with a supplier manifest and ESP.
  • Ensure all vehicles are tracked and DOT is recorded accurately
  • Create and manage ASN's for customers where required.
  • Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours' regulations.
  • Liaising with planning team to optimise fleet/driver utilisation, identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time.
  • Assist in the control of drivers' equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
  • Supporting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance
  • Optimise the timely return of vehicles.

Qualifications

  • Experience of using IT packages including Microsoft Office Word and Excel intermediate skills.
  • Experience of organising work activity.
  • Basic geographical knowledge
  • Experience of working to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment

Additional Information


As part of its drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.


Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

  • Competitive salary
  • Competive holiday entitlement
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Health cash plans
  • Retail discounts via our benefit platform
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