Job Description
Job Title: Night Shift - Transport Operator
Location: Sittingbourne
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Salary: £31,500 per annum
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Operator to join a dynamic and friendly team. This role is essential in managing vehicle utilisation and ensuring drivers receive clear, accurate instructions while maintaining compliance with service levels, driver hours, and Health & Safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate the effective use of drivers, vehicles, sub-contractors, and agencies.
Ensure driver compliance with safety standards and legal driving hours.
Collaborate with the retail department to optimise fleet and driver usage.
Manage equipment control to meet customer requirements.
Investigate accidents and driver performance issues.
Support compliance efforts, including timely data downloads and vehicle legality.
Assist drivers with breakdowns and callouts.
Communicate delivery delays to customers via appropriate channels.
Ensure ASN compliance and accurate load matching.
Complete documentation for accidents, incidents, and near misses.
Monitor driver activity using ISOTRAK / Microlise systems.
Qualifications & Experience
CPC National/International qualification (desirable).
Experience in a transport or distribution environment.
Ability to manage workload in a high-pressure setting.
Strong understanding of vehicle planning and geographical knowledge.
Familiarity with driver hours regulations and tachograph law.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently.
Benefits
23 days annual leave including bank holidays
Pension scheme (4.5% employer and employee contributions)
Life assurance (3x annual salary)
Employee Assistance Programme and healthcare cash plan (up to £605)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Recognition programmes including Employee of the Month/Year and long service awards
Access to discounts from over 50 retailers
£300 refer-a-friend incentive