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Transport Operator-Nights
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About the Role
Are you an experienced Transport Operator looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced container logistics environment? James Kemball Ltd, part of the GB Global Group, is seeking a proactive and highly organised Transport Operator (Nights) to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a transport professional with container haulage experience who thrives under pressure and is passionate about delivering exceptional service to customers while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence.
What you'll be doing
- Plan and manage the daily operation of container trucks efficiently and effectively.
- Monitor transport operations and respond to issues such as traffic delays, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, and other service disruptions.
- Ensure full compliance with Operator’s Licence requirements, Drivers’ Hours Regulations, and Working Time Directive legislation.
- Manage and support employed drivers, agency drivers, and subcontractors.
- Work closely with the Fleet Department to ensure all vehicle defects are actioned immediately and that VOR vehicles remain off the road until repairs are completed.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring service expectations are consistently achieved.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies, and service delivery.
- Maintain excellent communication with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders throughout the shift.
- Support the wider transport operation and undertake additional duties as reasonably required.
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What you'll bring
- Experienced within transport operations, ideally in container haulage.
- Confident using TOPS or similar transport management systems.
- Knowledgeable in Drivers’ Hours Regulations, Operator Licensing, and the Working Time Directive.
- Highly organised with excellent geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
- An effective communicator who can build strong working relationships at all levels.
- Able to remain calm and make informed decisions under pressure.
- Committed, motivated, and focused on delivering outstanding operational performance.
- Comfortable challenging existing processes and identifying improvements.
- Previous experience in a Transport Operator or Transport Planner role.
- Experience within container transport operations.
- Good understanding of transport legislation and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in TOPS.
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Benefits
Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:
- Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment
- Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded
- Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered
- Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us
- Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision
- Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you
- Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free
- Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash
- Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters
- Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us
- Life Assurance: We've got you covered
- Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport
- Flexible Career Pathway
- Supply Chain Academy Education Courses: Expand your knowledge, including Masters and MBA programmes
Apply today and help keep our operations moving through the night
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