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Transport Operative in Totton

Turners' enviable reputation for providing professional and innovative supply chain solutions is based on extensive technical and logistics experience and knowledge in operating a fleet that travels throughout the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.

35 - 40 hours per week
Between £18,000 and £22,000 Per Year

What are you going to do:

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Traffic Operator, to join us in Southampton, Hampshire. The role will involve working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary dependent on your experience, plus benefits (there will be a requirement for a degree of out of hours work). You would preferably have previous experience in transport operations, possess good communication skills, have good working knowledge of basic IT systems and a good team-based work ethic.

The post of Operator is responsible for the planning of loads and the allocation of driver and vehicle resource, ensuring customer requirements are met and deliveries are made in a timely manner. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all work orders take account of constraints such as time, weight and all legislative requirements and resources are fully utilised.

Key duties;

  • Ensure that all work is covered in the most cost effective manner by own vehicles, road, rail and sub-contractors.
  • Manage drivers on a day-to day basis.
  • Confirm all demurrage claims are valid and claimed within the 3 hours free time.
  • Provide excellent lines of communication with our customers and notify of any potential late arrivals/delays before due time via Online Tracking System and record on TOPS, plus assign 2nd jobs where required.
  • Data entry
  • Promote and encourage safe systems of work.
  • Enforce use of PPE where required.
  • When necessary you will also be required to assist within other areas of the operations, as instructed by your manager.

In return for joining us as one of our Traffic Operators, we will offer you:

  • Long term security
  • Full support in your career with us
  • Career progression for the right candidate
  • Excellent benefits package

What we're looking for in our ideal Traffic Operator:

  • Previous experience of working in a logistics or transport environment (preferred, not essential)
  • Effectively communicate with drivers, planners and depots
  • Be computer literate
  • Be flexible in approach and availability to meet business needs
  • Be a proactive team member
  • This is a challenging, but very rewarding role in an ever-changing marketplace

If you feel you have the skills and experience required to become one of our Traffic Operatos, then please click 'Apply' today!

What we offer:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Comapny Laptop
  • Company Mobile

What we ask:

  • No minimum education required
  • Computer Literate - Microsoft Excel
  • Strong Communication skills over telephone and Emails

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Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
College, Secondary School, University
Location
Totton
Working hours per week
35 - 40
Type of Contract
Full Time Jobs
Salary indication
Between £18,000 and £22,000 Per Year
Responsible for
Operation of Depot Vehicles
Profession type
Logistics jobs, Customer Service
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
Yes
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English

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