Culina Group
logistics
TransportOperator
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“Transport Operator at Culina Group. Effectively managing vehicle utilization. Ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring all service levels are met cost effectively; within the constraints of driver’s hours and H&S regulations; optimise fleet/driver utilisation; improving driving style to improve FW MPG and overall safety; ensure that costs are managed in accordance with the KPI’s
Industry & Context.
identifying and resolving problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience of working within a distribution / transport environment, Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised environment, Sound geographical knowledge, Basic understanding of driver’s hours regulations/Tachograph law, Excellent organisational skills, communication skills (written and verbal), Initiative and the ability to work unsupervised
What You'll Do.
Effectively managing vehicle utilization
Ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions
Ensuring all service levels are met cost effectively
Communicated to drivers and sub-contractors
Plan the effective utilisation of drivers
sub-contractors and agencies
Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment
Follow driver hours regulations
Liaising with planning team to optimise fleet/driver utilisation
Identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time
Assist in the control of equipment
Ensure that customer requirements are met and recorded
Working with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal
Information is downloaded in a timely manner
Conducting initial investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance
Raising with Transport Supervisors and HR
Assist Supervisors in speaking to drivers about Virtual Risk Manager
Improving driving style to improve FW MPG and overall safety
Ensure that costs are managed in accordance with the KPI’s
Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be required by Management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaising with planning team; Raising with Transport Supervisors and HR; Assist Supervisors in speaking to drivers
Communication Scope
communication skills (written and verbal)
Full Job Description
Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK. At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! We have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Operator to join our friendly team in Teynham on a full time permanent basis. As the Transport Operator you will be responsible for effectively managing vehicle utilization and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions. Ensuring that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of driver’s hours and H&S regulations. Salary: £33,000 per annum. Working Hours: 4 on 4 off, 7pm-7am. Key Duties of a Transport Operator: * Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors. * To plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies ensuring that all Company sites are fully considered when doing so. * Ensure that all drivers are working within a safe environment and follow driver hours regulations. * Liaising with planning team to optimise fleet/driver utilisation, identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time. * To assist in the control of equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded. * Working with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal and information is downloaded in a timely manner. * Conducting initial investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with Transport Supervisors and HR to ensure they are dealt with efficiently and consistently. * Assist Supervisors in speaking to drivers about Virtual Risk Manager and improving driving style to improve FW MPG and overall safety and to ensure that costs are managed in accordance with the KPI’s. * Undertake additional tasks/duties as may be r
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