Traffic Operator

We are seeking a hands-on experienced Traffic Operator to join a professional operations team in Southampton to support our general haulage operations across the UK.

This is a great opportunity to join a family owned business.

The Role:
\n As a Transport Planner, you will be routing the delivery & collection of full loads UK wide
\n You must ensure all road transport legislation is adhered to
\n Routes must be planned in line with WTD
\n All administration must be completed and accurate
\n You will be liaising with Drivers and customers as appropriate

Previous Back Office Transport experience preferred

Transport experience

Excellent geographical knowledge

Dealing with existing customers

Route Planning

Good IT & Communication skills

Liaising with drivers within a busy environment, this is a constant challenge and the right candidate must have experience of this in a previous position.

Dealing with drivers hours

Trailer rotation

Use of a computerised TMS plus other bolt-on variables to enable the management of other parts of our operation.

IT skills are necessary for the day to day operation in this role

Transport Planner will be routing the delivery & collection of full loads UK wide

You must ensure all road transport legislation is adhered to

Routes must be planned in line with WTD

You must ensure all road transport legislation is adhered to

Excellent customer service skills

A strong team ethic both inside and outside the office.

Previous experience within a similar role

CPC qualification not necessary however may assist you application.

Hours

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• Hours:Rotational shifts between 06:00 and 18:00
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• Weekend Work:1 in 4 Saturday/Sunday mornings (additional payment provided)
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• Monthly Paid Role
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• Competitive Salary
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• 23 days holiday per year
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• Company pension scheme
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• Life insurance
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Please note: We are only able to accept applications from candidates who already have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support visa applications for any of our current vacancies.

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