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Transport Operator

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Time Appointments are delighted to be working alongside a forward-thinking, award-winning business who are looking to recruit a Transport Operator to join their team.

If you have transport planning or coordination experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a busy operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  * Coordinate and schedule vehicle movements to ensure deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time.

  * Monitor daily transport plans and make adjustments where required.

  * Communicate effectively with drivers and customers regarding transport schedules and requirements.

  * Monitor vehicle movements and update internal systems with real-time transport information.

  * Resolve route, timing and other operational issues quickly and effectively.

  * Ensure transport activities are carried out in accordance with relevant UK transport regulations, health and safety standards and company procedures.

  * Support effective fleet utilisation and vehicle planning.

  * Work closely with warehouse and operations teams to optimise load planning and transport efficiency.

  * Maintain accurate records and ensure transport information is kept up to date.

  * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on service levels, efficiency and safety.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

  * Previous experience within a transport, logistics or distribution environment, with experience coordinating vehicle movements and delivery timelines

  * Confident managing multiple transport requirements and prioritising workloads effectively.

  * Good understanding of transport legislation, operational procedures and workplace safety.

  * Comfortable working with transport systems and general IT packages, including Microsoft Office.

  * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with drivers, customers and colleagues.

  * A practical and solutions-focused approach to resolving day-to-day operational challenges.

  * Highly organised, reliable and able to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

  * Comfortable working to tight timescales and adapting to changing priorities.

  * A positive, hands-on attitude with a genuine commitment to delivering a high level of service

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