Fowler Welch – a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.

We now have an opportunity for a Transport Operator on a full time, permanent basis at our Teynham depot.

As a Transport Operator you will be responsible for the daily planning of Company and third party resources. Effectively managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers are given clear and precise instructions.

Transport Operator will ensure that all service levels are met cost effectively and within the constraints of drivers hours and H & S regulations.

Shift: Wednesday - Saturday   19:00 - 07:00

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all elements of the job are effectively communicated to drivers and sub-contractors.
• Plan the effective utilisation of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors and agencies ensuring that all Company sites are fully considered at all times.
• Organise sub-contractors to ensure they are used cost effectively.
• 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 supervisors 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 subcontract requirements, identifying and suggesting any areas for improvement.
• Conducting investigations into accidents or issues of driver performance and raising with 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.

This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties

• A sound understanding of vehicle planning within a transport environment or similar
• Experience of managing own workload within a pressurised office environment
• Sound geographical knowledge
• Basic understanding of driver’s hours regulations/Tachograph law
• Able to plan/ route vehicles using Transport management systems, ESP, Microlise, Isotrack with a proven track record in the use of these platforms
• Proven track record in HGV service maintenance schedules
• Able to work to challenging deadlines in a pressurised environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to work
• Good written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook 365

In return, we offer:

• Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free Life Insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today