Transport Planner

Traffic Operator - Tamworth

Join a winning team with our client, a market leader within the transport industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Traffic Operator to join their Tamworth depot.

Job type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary - Up to 34,000 - 42,000 including 7000 car scheme

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating multiple drivers
• Communicating with ports and terminals
• Booking delivery slots for port entries
• Using the TOPS transport system to record driver start and finish times
• Monitoring driver ETAs and ensuring on-time performance
• Rerouting jobs when required
• Ensuring all PODs are matched correctly to jobs on the system
• Liaising with customers regarding delays and updates

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Transport Operator (essential)
• Confident and clear communicator (written and verbal)
• Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Excellent UK geographical knowledge
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Highly organised with attention to detail
• Flexible to meet the needs of the business

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.