Night Transport Operator – Great Company

Our client, a well know name in logistics & distribution is looking for a Night Transport Operator to join their team in Portsmouth, working either 4 on 4 off 7pm – 7am or Wed to Sat 5pm to 5am.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily planning of Company’s vehicles and/or third party resources. Effectively managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions – plus, ensuring that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of drivers hours and H & S regulations.

Other main responsibilities include:

• 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 retail department teams to optimise fleet/driver utilisation, identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery on time.
• Close liaison with other operators and team leaders to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices.
• To assist in the control of equipment, ensuring that customer requirements are met and recorded.
• Effectively manage the balance between own fleet and sub contract requirements, identifying and suggesting any areas for improvement
• Conducting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with Team Leaders and HR to ensure they are dealt with efficiently and consistently.
• Working alongside fleet to ensure timely return of vehicles
• Working with Compliance to ensure trucks are legal and information is downloaded in a timely manner

This is a great opportunity for an experienced transport planner to expand their career – apply today

SDW Recruitment is the South’s leading recruitment specialist to the shipping, freight forwarding, supply chain & logistics industries. SDW was established in 2002 and our team possess more than 50 years combined experience & knowledge gained form working within the shipping & forwarding industry. We pride ourselves on always delivering a proactive, professional & high quality service to both our clients & candidates

We make every effort to reply to applicants, but due to high volumes of applications this is not always possible and if you have not been contacted by one of our consultants after 3 days, please assume that you have not been successful. However if you have relevant shipping & freight experience, we will of course add you to our in-house system and contact you with details on all positions we feel could be of interest. Please be assured of confidentiality at all times.