Stobart are the largest, most sustainable logistics provider in the UK.

Through our unique model, we operate the largest user shared network that ensures maximum capacity whilst guaranteeing service and quality. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we specialise in the Retail, Consumer, E-commerce and Manufacturing sectors, working with some of the worlds well-known brands.

Stobart joined the Culina Group in 2021 and became part of the largest, market leading, privately owned logistics provider in the UK. With a turnover in excess of £2.2million, a combined workforce of over 20,000 colleagues and a joint fleet of over 5,000 vehicles, they specialise in providing chilled, ambient, and industrial services solutions, covering the whole of the UK.

What's the role?

Stobart Ports, Felixstowe are looking for a Traffic Operator to oversee, manage and monitor the daily activities for their drivers. The main focus is to achieve set targets and ensuring the environment runs smoothly and efficiently. 

Main Responsibilities & Objectives: 

• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation and ensure that regulations, policies and procedures are followed
• Minimising operation expenditure within the business wherever possible
• Understanding and complying with the Health, Safety and Environment Policy and carry out work in accordance with its requirements
• Control costs by managing nights out and monitor parking locations
• Revenue and cost targets are achieved, and truck earnings investigated
• Take responsibility for containers left on wheels in Stobart yards, to ensure exports make the intended vessels and empties are returned in time to avoid detention fees
• Ensure containers are returned to quay / depot before detention is incurred and prior to vessel cut offs, escalate to the Planner if there are any issues
• Ensure vehicles and relevant information are put on the backload the day before the job
• Find ways to make the job more profitable by utilising one way, tip and reload
• ETA's are monitored and late advices are entered at least 30 minutes before the booking time
• Ensure all vehicles are routed and every driver is aware of his job and start time
• Service and MOT schedules to be followed
• Research and understand drivers legal working hours and update knowledge with internal training if required
• Build positive and effective relationships with drivers on your traffic sheet(s) to ensure we have a content

What kind of person are we looking for? 

• As the successful candidate, you will have an ability to be an effective team player, with the passion to undertake challenges with a calm and flexible approach. 
• You must be proficient in Microsoft applications including excel and have an enthusiasm to learn and progress. 
• Day to day you will be communicating with drivers to initiative and people skills are essential. 

Benefits: 

• 20 Days annual leave
• Loyalty Bonus: 5 extra days holiday allowance after 5 years’ service / cash equivalent
• Free full Stobart company uniform
• Ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Free Parking
• Pension Scheme – company 3% contribution
• Death in Service
• Colleague Performance Review Process 
• Onsite canteens (subject to depot)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership at PureGym
• Rewards App – discount on 100’s of brands
• Refer a friend bonus