Transport Operator

Here at Advanced Supply Chain we have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Operator to join our team based in Bradford. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary.

We are forward thinking and dynamic logistics business with an enviable reputation for growth, customer service and innovation.  We operate from multiple UK locations and supply our customers with end-to-end supply chain solutions including freight forwarding, contract logistics, value added services and UK distribution.

The main purpose of our Transport Operator will be to co-ordinate the transport operations of the depot in order to achieve business objectives and the needs of the customer.

Our Transport Operator duties and key responsibilities include:

- Ensure all administrative traffic duties are carried out as necessary and to a high level of accuracy and professionalism

- Ensure that details of vehicle accidents are escalated to line management

- Ensure that defected vehicles are recorded on traffic sheets

- Ensure that the procedure for damaged deliveries is followed where necessary and escalated to the Customer Service team.

- Achieve weekly and monthly KPIs as set by the business and / or Customer Service Level Agreements, escalating any issues impacting on these to line management and customers directly

- Use all IT based systems in the effective delivery of their role including ATMS, WIP, Debrief & tracking screens

- Ensure that appropriate communication methods are used to provide information to internal customers as required e.g. debrief of drivers, driver issues and planning issues.

- Ensure compliance with Company Health & Safety requirements highlighting any concerns to line management

The successful Transport Operator must have the following skills, experience and attributes:

- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

- Ability to work under pressure and react quickly to customer requirements

- Effective Customer Service Skills

- Ability to take a creative approach to problem solving.

- Working knowledge of driver hours regulations

- Good geographical knowledge of the UK

- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

- Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Desirable

- Financial Understanding

- Previous experience within a transport / logistics organisation

- Experience of managing conflicting priorities in a fast moving environment

- CPC Qualification

Working hours for the Transport Operator will be shifts of 5:00–14:00 and 13:00–22:00, 21:00–6:00  on a rotating weekly pattern.

Saturday overtime is on a rota with the afternoon shift working Saturday morning. 

If you have the skills and experience required to become our Transport Operator please click ‘Apply’ today.