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truck driver Evesham, England

Fowler Welch
Full Time Evesham, England 26000 - 24000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Company Description


Fowler Welch are a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, providing temperature controlled warehousing allowing consolidation, storage & transport service for chilled foods. We offer a tailored, fast and frequent logistics service with countrywide coverage.

Our Evesham site are now recruiting for a Transport Operator on a full time, permanent basis.

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum

Working hours: Days - Sunday to Wednesday, 07:30 - 19:30


Job Description


The purpose of a Transport Operator is to resource and implement the delivery plan in conjunction with the wider team, utilising Company and/or third party resources. Effectively managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions.

Ensuring that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of drivers’ hours and Health & Safety regulations.

Key Duties of a Transport Operator:

  • Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors.
  • Ensuring drivers are debriefed as per the site instructions and POD’s are captured and uploaded in a timely manner
  • 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.
  • Close liaison with other operators and team leaders to discuss efficiencies and agreed operational practices.
  • 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 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.
  • 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
  • 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 required by Management from time to time.

Qualifications
  • No Transport experience required as training will be given
  • Excellent admin skills/experience
  • Sound geographical knowledge
  • Basic understanding of driver’s hours regulations/Tachograph law
  • Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills that have been used to support a customer focused operation
  • Basic fridge operation knowledge – Start / Stop / change temperatures / clear faults (desirable)

Additional Information


As part of its Drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

  • Competitive salary
  • 20 days holiday entitlement
  • 4.5% employer pension contribution
  • Life Assurance - 3x annual salary
  • Health cash plans
  • Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above Transport Operator role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam

truck driver
Fowler Welch

https://www.fowlerwelch.co.uk/
Spalding, United Kingdom
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Company - Private
Shipping & Trucking
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