Transport Operator (CB09)
Stead House, DarlingtonNight Shift -10pm -6am
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Stead House Distribution Centre as a transport operator. This role would be based on the PM shift but flexibility would be required to work other shifts. It operates a 5/7 working pattern, so regular weekend working and some element of lone working will be expected.
Why Superdrug?
Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend‑setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon station, offers a fantastic environment filled with brilliant personalities. We put our customers and teams at the heart of everything we do, aiming to be the best in accessible health & beauty – loved for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun. Our success comes from our people – we work hard, we have fun, and we deliver that Superdrug feeling.
A typical day in this role includes:
- You will ensure all drivers are issued with correct delivery instructions and activities, de‑brief drivers after every trip and deliver feedback to the appropriate department.
- To optimise all resources available.
- Working closely with the warehouse operations function to ensure seamless loading and dispatch procedures.
- Liaising with the planning team and providing information and recommendations where required.
- Providing constructive feedback to the driver management team on performance and behaviour of drivers.
- Ensuring vehicles and trailers are kept within service schedules, booking all required maintenance and repairs with the relevant workshop.
- Utilising the administration procedures accurately and in a timely manner, including all KPI support information.
- Providing a first line of contact with stores in the event of schedule changes and daily issues.
- Providing an effective shift handover to the incoming team.
- Engaging in a co‑operative and positive culture within the Distribution Centre and the wider business.
- Supporting colleagues, Team Leaders and the Transport Manager where required.
This job is a good fit for you if:
- You know you add value through a flexible approach and can easily adapt when priorities change.
- You’re ambitious with a strong desire for progression.
- You’re good at prioritising and managing workflows with tight deadlines.
- You’re a strong communicator and good at building relationships.
- You understand the perspective of others, but you can also influence others to see your point of view while offering constructive feedback.
- You can demonstrate mature behaviours in a team environment.
What you’ll need:
- Previous experience within a transport environment, including managing drivers (advantage but not essential).
- Good understanding of cost accountability.
- Excellent communications skills.
- Flexibility and reliability.
- Ability to work within a team as well as on your own initiative.
- Customer‑facing exposure.
Here’s what’s in it for you
- 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays).
- 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend.
- 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online.
- Company pension matching and bonus.
- We offer Wagestream – a money‑management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
- Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK.
- We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
- Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes.
- Enhanced maternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support.
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