Transport Operator 4on 4off

At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a Transport Operator in our busy client site in Avonmouth. This position will be working within the transport team and will involve all aspect of the transport administration processes and coordination of the day to day running of this busy contract. The position of Transport Operator involves:

• Assist the Transport Manager to manage and motivate the transport team to ensure that staff and assets are used effectively to attain maximum performance in terms of commercial contract efficiency, profit and client service levels.
• Provide leadership of day to day transport issues, including dispatch debrief and work in progress.
• You will also be required to work closely with our customer to ensure the smooth running of the operation as a whole.
• Managing and de-briefing drivers.
• Maximise the use of resources within the operation by utilising assets to the full and planning ahead.
• Provide regular reports to the Transport Manager on customer related and other relevant matters, making recommendations where relevant.
• Monitoring and auditing Health and Safety.
• Answering all queries via email, phone and face to face.
• Assisting in production of KPI's and daily statistics.
• Assist with compliance planning in line with company procedure.
• Direct assistance and support for breakdowns.
• Promoting and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and offering support and assistance in your role as a team member., Interested applicants for the Transport Operator position should click the apply button below. For any queries in relation to the vacancy please contact our Recruitment Team on . Please take into account that our Recruitment Team work Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.
External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted. Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.
• Subject to terms and conditions
  
  Previous experience working in a transport environment to include knowledge of working time directive and EU driver's hours.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
• Attention to detail is critical and working to deadlines daily.
• Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• MS packages to include, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  
  Salary for Transport Operator is between £31,500pa to £33,110pa, depending on experience.
• Hours of work are based on a 4on 4off rota, from 06:00hrs - 18:00hrs.
• Overtime may be required. This will be paid at an hourly rate.
• Additional holiday purchasing scheme
• Retail discounts with Hapi
• Retail Trust Wellbeing Support
• Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
• Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme
• Christmas Savings Club
• Black Circle Tyre discount
• Leading industry qualifications
• This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
• Free Uniform.
• Strong culture of teamwork.