Our client is one of the most successful logistics companies in the United Kingdom today, providing supply chains solutions to a wide portfolio of customers. The Company has a turnover of c. £500m, growing eightfold in the last decade. The business combines talented transport professionals, leading edge IT systems, an unrivalled national network of port-based and inland depots and a modern fleet of carbon-friendly vehicles.
The company’s reputation is based on delivering consistent, high quality, cost-effective transport and related services to its customers and setting the benchmark in all of the sectors it serves. They have a large portfolio of blue-chip customers, including retailers like Heineken, Coca-Cola, Tesco and Amazon, as well some of the world’s largest container shipping lines and freight forwarders.
Today, this firm handles up to 16,500 moves a week with a fleet of over 1,600 vehicles and employs 3,000+ highly flexible staff and drivers across 40 locations, from prime port to inland locations.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a market leader? Due to continued success our client is looking for an experienced candidate to join their Ipswich site.
Career progression is limitless, driven by your personal commitment, ambition and desire to succeed. With such a diverse business profile, customer portfolio and geographic coverage, you can enjoy a long and rewarding career with a true market leader.
JOB TITLE: Transport/Traffic Operator
Duties & Responsibilities:
Dealing with multiple drivers
Communicating with ports
Booking delivery slots for entry in ports
Using a Transport system called TOPS for putting down drivers start times and finish times
Chasing drivers for etas and making sure they are on time Rerouting jobs as and when is needed
Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system Speaking to customers on possible delays advising eta
We are looking for candidates to apply who have the following:
Operator experience in the transport/traffic/logistics sectors
Confident and clear communicator - written and verbal
Excellent UK geographical knowledge
Can work on own initiative Quick and efficient problem solving skills
Organised at all times
Flexibility to meet the demands of the business
Monday to Friday shifts (daytime) Waiting on start time - between 6-8am start
BENEFITS:
Competitive salary
Annual salary review (discretionary)
Annual bonus (discretionary)
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1
Life assurance cover x3 from day 1
Weekly lottery (chance to win one thousand pounds every week)
Group personal pension
Employee assistance programme.