Langdons
Transport Operator
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Location: Redditch | Full-time, Permanent | Salary: £32,101.54 + Benefits
Ready to keep our transport operation moving?
- Do you enjoy planning, problem-solving and working in a fast-paced environment?
- Are you organised, proactive and able to adapt quickly when plans change?
- Are you a confident communicator who enjoys working with customers, drivers and colleagues to deliver excellent service?
If so, we could have the perfect role for you!
What We Do
STEF Langdons delivers chilled and frozen food to almost any location across the UK and Ireland within 24 hours, supported by 12 depots and a fleet of over 500 vehicles.
The Role
As a Transport Operator, you'll play a key role in ensuring our transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll be responsible for planning driver routes, building loads and coordinating resources to ensure collections and deliveries are completed safely, cost-effectively and on time.
Working closely with drivers, customers, subcontractors and internal teams, you'll monitor transport plans, communicate updates and resolve any issues that may impact service delivery. You'll also ensure company systems and transport documentation are maintained accurately and support wider transport and customer service functions when required.
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What You'll Need
- Experience working within a transport, logistics or customer-focused office environment
- Good knowledge of transport regulations and health & safety requirements
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent communication, organisation and planning skills
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- Good numerical skills and attention to detail
- A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative and work as part of a team
- Level 3 Supply Chain Operator qualification (or equivalent) desirable
Available Shift Pattern
Monday to Friday Days 07:00 - 18:00
Key Responsibilities
- Build loads and plan routes efficiently, taking account of driver restrictions and operational requirements
- Monitor plans and communicate updates to customers, drivers and colleagues
- Identify and resolve transport issues to maintain service levels
- Update company systems accurately and ensure all documentation is completed correctly
- Work closely with workshop teams to ensure vehicle availability and service schedules are met
- Provide support and cover for Customer Service and Driver Debrief functions when required
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Why STEF Langdons?
We work as a team. We take pride in what we do. We do what we say we will do. We get better every day.
In return, you'll receive:
- Annual pay review
- Company sick pay
- Long Service Bonus Payments
- Free in-house job-specific training and development
- Opportunities for career-relevant apprenticeships
- Free onsite parking
- Free eye tests up to £25
- Free tea, coffee and milk
- Office/Warehouse to Wheels scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Company Share Incentive Plan
- Staff Discount Scheme
Ready to be part of what keeps our operation moving?
Apply today - we'd love to hear from you!
For more information, contact feedyourfuture@langdons.co.uk.
STEF Langdons is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in our industry, including women, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.
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