Transport Operator - Measham, United Kingdom - Resolve Recruitment Services

Resolve Recruitment Services

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Measham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Transport Operator, Tamworth, West Midlands
Resolve Recruitment are proud to be working with one of the UKs leading pharmaceutical distributors. Due to continued growth our client seek a number of Transport Operators to work from their Tamworth site.

Overview:

You will be responsible for managing the day to day transport operation with a focus on the quality, H&S and transport compliance on site.
You will be responsible for ensuring that client deliveries are processed and booked in with customers in a timely and correct manner, providing ongoing support using various IT systems, answering queries and ensuring our drivers have all the information they require.

Responsibilities:

Ensuring that all drivers are prebriefed and debriefed in conjunction with the debrief process using various systems (TMS, Verilocation, Tachomaster, Odyssey, Fleet Check), and that all paperwork is accurately completed and signed
Dealing with any problems that arise, communicating effectively to resolve and ensure all deliveries and collections are made on time and in full. Making sure the individual is always available to assist drivers with their queries when out delivering
Providing an excellent service to our internal and external customers, both for incoming and outbound calls
Ensuring inspections, servicing, MOT's and defects are completed in line with DVSA regulations
Holding responsibility for the management of Health and Safety on site including a focus on the reduction of the number of accidents and incidents
Responsibility for aspects of the MHRA and Road haulage legal compliance as delegated by Distribution Centre Manager
Ensuring that outstanding service is delivered to customers, both internal and external with a clear focus on excellent customer care, acting as a brand ambassador
Managing Delivery bookings by contacting any delivery point that require goods to be booked in, liaising with Distribution Centre Manager to ensure correct times are obtained to ensure best optimisation of vehicles
Assisting with labour management, controlling agency requirement and spend on a weekly basis, working with the transport team to ensure vehicles are manned up with fully trained drivers, hours are utilised and overtime reduced to the company target
Responding to internal vehicle chill alerts, managing deviations and temperature excursions as delegated
Data inputting, maintaining documents and managing numerous spreadsheets and reports
Managing depot security by completing random personnel and vehicle searches
Providing general administration duties and support to the Transport Department
Supporting cross dock operations, loading and unloading using FLT
Ability to support on road with deliveries in case of staff shortages, or emergencies
Carrying out initial HR Meetings with Team mates at the appropriate level such as Investigation Meetings or Return to work Meetings
Leading engagement on site throughout variety of approaches, being creative and proactive

Skills:

A minimum of 12 months within the Transport/Logistics sectors
Knowledge of driver hours regulations and health & safety requirements
Excellent communication skills, ability to multitask and prioritise workload
Ability to work under pressure in a fastpaced environment
Positive attitude with dealing with challenge and change
Excellent administration skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent MS Office Skills including word, excel, PowerPoint and outlook
Outstanding customer service skills
CS experiences desirable

Capability driving FLT

FLT licence advantageous but we do offer training

Package:

Starting salary of £25,000 p/a
Excellent benefits list
Fantastic career path, support and ongoing development

For more information about this exciting and rewarding Transport Operator career, please APPLY TODAY.

Key:
Transport Operator, Transport Planner, Transport Team Leader, Transport, Tamworth, West Midlands.

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Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£25,000.00 per year

Benefits: