Transport Operator

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