Transport Operator

Transport Operator

4on 4off Days

Cullompton - Spar Contract

At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a Transport Operator in our busy Depot in Cullompton. This position involves providing coordination of the day-to-day running of this busy depot.

The position of Transport Operator involves:

1. Provide leadership of day-to-day transport issues, including dispatch debrief and work in progress for the Chilled and Ambient operations at Cullompton.
2. Work closely with our customer to ensure the smooth running of the operation as a whole.
3. Manage and de-brief drivers.
4. Maintain customer relations and perform a range of associated administrative duties.
5. Answer all queries via email, phone, and face-to-face.
6. Assist in the production of KPI's and daily statistics.

Essential skills required for Transport Operator:

1. Experience of working in a similar role is preferred with a good working knowledge of traffic management systems.
2. Ability to communicate at all levels.
3. Strong geographical knowledge of the local area.
4. Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
5. Attention to detail.
6. Ability to work to deadlines.
7. Solution-driven and flexible approach to work.
8. Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
9. Proficient in MS packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Why Gregory Distribution?

1. Salary from £30,000pa to £32,000pa, depending on experience.
2. Hours of work are based on 4on 4off rota, from 05:00hrs - 17:00hrs.
3. Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
4. Retail discounts with Hapi*
5. Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
6. Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
7. Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
8. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*
9. Christmas Savings Club*
10. Black Circle Tyre discount*
11. Leading industry qualifications*

This vacancy is not entitled to the employee referral scheme.
Free Uniform.
Strong culture of teamwork.

So if you have the drive to be the best and want to be a part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now for this vacancy.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at the interview stage.

Interested applicants for the Transport Operator position should click the apply button below. For any queries related to the vacancy, please contact our Recruitment Team. Please take into account that our Recruitment Team works Monday to Friday 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs, so we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Note to recruitment agencies: We prefer to recruit direct, but we do have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions