£22K/yr to £35K/yr
Melton, England
Permanent, Variable

Transport Operator

Posted by Baltic Recruitment Limited.

Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Permanent Traffic Operator, working for a client located in Melton Mowbray. Reporting to the Regional Manager. The successful candidate will deliver a range of duties in support of the regional transport function.

Traffic Operator Main Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the regional transport facilities.
  • Implementation of Health, Safety & Environment policies.
  • Scheduling all regional fleet maintenance.
  • Ensuring all depot facility maintenance is completed as instructed.
  • Managing all daily driver activities.
  • Driver briefing and de-briefing.
  • Administration and implementation of vehicle defect rectification in line with legal requirements.
  • Providing out of hours back up support as part of a roster.
  • Overseeing driver compliance.
  • Providing Traffic Office support including planning and administration functions.
  • Acting as a conduit between regional drivers and central functions.
  • Transport office call handling, including vehicle breakdown recovery and all driver related enquiries.
  • Ensure full compliance with GDPR requirements, ensuring that the data of all learners and employers is protected in accordance with the regulations.
  • Any other duties as may be requested by your line manager.

Traffic Operator Applicants:

Essential:

  • Have an ability and experience to collaborate with wider stakeholder groups inside and outside of The Company.
  • Strong planning skills and project management expertise.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining compliance.
  • Strong I.T. skills.
  • An ability to motivate and engage the team in understanding best practice and compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
  • An ability to develop and maintain a harmonious team working environment, reducing points of conflict, and resolving any issues at the earliest stage possible.
  • An ability to make the best use of the resources available to address the agreed priorities.
  • A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of all relevant regulatory, law and compliance legislation.
  • An ability to analyse data to provide effective management reporting to enable fully informed decision making for the Regional Manager.

Desirable:

  • CPC in Transport Management.
  • Level 3 supervisory Management (ILM or CMI).
  • Previous experience of working within a liquid fuel distribution/transport operation.

Company Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Holidays 20 + statutory pro-rata.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Death in service.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Annual discretionary bonus.
  • BUPA PMI (after 12 months continuous service).
  • Employee Fuel Card.

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