Trainee Transport Operator

Job Vacancy

Trainee Transport Operator

(/08/26)

Permanent / Full time Position (40/hrs per week) Monday to Friday

Hours: will be discussed at interview

Location:
Duncrue Street, Belfast (however due to the nature of the post, the successful candidate must be willing to travel to other sites ( transport will be provided ), as and when required.

We are looking to appoint a Trainee Transport Operator to join our busy Transport team. The ideal candidate must have a genuine interest in developing a career in Transport and enjoy working with people.

Reporting to the Transport Supervisor, the Trainee Transport Operator will progress through a customised training plan, mentored by experienced members of our team. You will be given the opportunity to learn new skills with the aim of successfully integrating into the business as a permanent Trainee Transport Operator within an 18-24-month period. Salary will be reviewed in line with successful completion of development milestones.

As you progress through your training plan, the key Duties and Responsibilities are:

• Scheduling & Rescheduling Ad-Hoc or Missed Collections requests
• Assist in Holiday Rescheduling to ensure maximum route efficiency
• Actioning Driver or Customer Queries in a timely manner
• Compiling Daily / Weekly KPI Reports
• Provide Weighbridge Cover when necessary
• Daily Handover with PM Staff
• Daily Debrief with all Drivers & Helpers
• Daily Routine Checks on Weighing Equipment
• Route Monitoring to ensure customer SLAs are adhered to
• Liaising with crews to ensure route completion
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to your role and carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company

Essential Criteria

• Strong geographical knowledge of Northern Ireland
• Can work independently and enjoys working as part of a team
• Confident communicator with good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational/administrative skills
• IT literate - competent in Microsoft office suite in particular Excel
• Flexible approach to working hours including working weekends and Bank Holidays
• Valid UK Driving licence as will be required to provide Weighbridge cover at Portadown site, as and when required.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience working within the Transport Sector
• Previous weighbridge experience

What We Offer!

• Competitive salary & Performance Bonus
• Opportunities for personal growth and development
• Eligible for Company Sick pay and DIS benefit after one years' continuous service
• Eligible for Private Healthcare Scheme & Cash Health Benefit (upon successful completion of probation)
• 33 days annual leave including Bank holidays
• Company pension scheme

* The successful candidate must be able to provide documentation to verify their right to work in the UK*