Transport Operator
hace 8 días
Lincoln
Company Description Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK. At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Operator to join our friendly team in Spalding on a full time permanent basis. As the Transport Operator you will be responsible for effectively managing vehicle utilization 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 H&S regulations. Salary:£29,393 per annum. Working Hours:4 on 4 off nights, 7pm-7am. Key Duties of a Transport Operator: • Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors., • Plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies ensuring that all Company sites are fully considered at all times., • 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., • To assist in the control of equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded., • Working with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal and information is downloaded in a timely manner., • Conducting initial investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with Transport Supervisors and HR to ensure they are dealt with efficiently and consistently., • Assist Supervisors in speaking to drivers about Virtual Risk Manager and improving driving style to improve FW MPG and overall safety and to ensure that costs are managed in accordance with the KPIs., • Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by Management from time to time.Qualifications, • Experience of working within a distribution / transport environment., • Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised environment., • Sound geographical knowledge., • Basic understanding of drivers hours regulations/Tachograph law., • Excellent organisational skills., • Strong communication skills (written and verbal). 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: • Annual Leave 20days inclusive of the bank holidays., • Pension scheme We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 4.5%employee and 4.5%employer., • Life Assurance-x 3your annual salary., • Wellness Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year., • Eye Care Vouchers We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses., • Reward & Recognition We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards. JBRP1_UKTJ