Transport Operator

Transport Operator

Location: Stowmarket

Salary: £13.33 per hour (£14.93 with advanced holiday pay)

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday – 06:00 to 15:00

Contract: Temporary ongoing

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all client processes and procedures are adhered to across all operational activities.
• Take responsibility for afternoon transport planning, including: planning vehicle utilisation effectively; dispatching and debriefing drivers in line with company policy; ensuring all paperwork is accurately completed and correctly filed; maintaining depot compliance on the Tacho management system and ensuring all infringements are reviewed and signed off promptly; investigating and resolving missing mileage; managing vehicle breakdowns and defects promptly; providing a clear, accurate handover at the end of the shift; carrying out a full yard and deck walk‑around at the start and end of each shift; checking the system and taking any necessary actions.
• Manage fleet compliance, including booking services and MOTs, updating records and maintaining online tracking tools.
• Arrange agency driver cover as required and assign them appropriately within the daily transport plan.
• Conduct vehicle checks, highlighting upcoming MOTs and services, and ensuring any vehicles that are off‑road or without MOT are not loaded.
• Ensure all inbound and outbound freight is handled efficiently, placed in the correct areas for onward movement, and that held freight and returns are stored in line with procedures.
• Monitor staff performance, including timekeeping, appearance and use of PPE, and address any issues as appropriate.
• Ensure drivers complete their allocated work and that all activities are carried out in line with health & safety and operational requirements.
• Ensure all MHE is in the correct working area and that any defective equipment is taken out of service (VOR) and scheduled for repair.
• Maintain a clean, safe and tidy warehouse environment at all times.
• Ensure any damage identified or caused during loading/unloading is managed in accordance with the Goods in Transit process, including gathering statements where needed and taking photographs of the damage.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties related to transport and warehouse operations as required.

Key Attributes

• Strong customer focus and a solutions‑driven approach.
• Confident communicator at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with good attention to detail.
• Team player with good people skills.
• Open minded, adaptable and able to embrace and influence change.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast‑paced, competitive environment.
• Ethical, honest and reliable.
• Positive “can do, will do” attitude.

Benefits

• Onsite parking
• Ongoing booking
• Temp to perm
• Advanced holiday pay

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