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Transport Operator

Pallet Networks, Heathfield

This is for our brand-new site in Heathfield Industrial Estate.

Starting in January 2025, you will be based at one of our other depots until the opening date in February 2025.

At Gregory Distribution, we are currently seeking a Transport Operator at our brand new Heathfield depot. This position will be working within the transport team and will involve all aspect of the transport administration processes and coordination of the day to day running of this busy contract.

The position of Transport Operator involves:

Assist the Transport Manager to manage and motivate the transport team to ensure that staff and assets are used effectively to attain maximum performance in terms of commercial contract efficiency, profit, and client service levels.
Planning and organising the activities of the Transport Operation, including the transition between the customers' peak and off-peak activity periods.
Provide leadership of day-to-day transport issues, including dispatch debrief with drivers, vehicles, and work in
Check freight into the depot and scan onto the vehicles.
You will also be required to work closely with our customer to ensure the smooth running of the operation.
Managing and de-briefing drivers.
Maximise the use of resources within the operation by utilising assets to the full and planning ahead.
Provide regular reports to the Transport Manager on customer related and other relevant matters, making recommendations where relevant.
Monitoring and auditing Health and Safety.
Answering all queries via email, phone, and face to face.
Assisting in production of KPI's and daily statistics.
Assist with compliance planning in line with company procedure.
Direct assistance and support for breakdowns.
Promoting and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and offering support and assistance in your role as a team member.

Essential skills required for Transport Operator:

Previous administration experience working within the Transport and Logistics industry.
Knowledge of Manpack traffic system is advantageous.
Ability to communicate at all levels.
Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
Attention to detail is critical and working to deadlines daily.
Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Computer literate.
MS packages to include, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Why Gregory Distribution?

Salary for Transport Operator between £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience.
Hours of work are Monday to Friday from 06:00hrs to 15:00hrs with a Saturday rota.
Additional holiday purchasing scheme*
Retail discounts with Hapi*
Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*
Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
Excellent holiday allowance and company benefits.
Life assurance, pension and sickness scheme*
Christmas Savings Club*
Black Circle Tyre discount*
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, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

The Gregory Group require 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 interview stage.

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

External Website Applications: You will be redirected to the Gregory distribution Website where you can apply for this vacancy. You will be asked to complete a short application form and will receive email confirmation when it has been submitted.

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