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.