Transport Operator

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities - through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we're dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world's preferred choice. www.yusen-logistics.com, Timely allocation of resource and despatch of drivers in accordance with daily traffic plan. - To liaise daily with the planning department on driver availability - Brief and debrief the Drivers - Ensure all pre-use vehicle checks are completed and if necessary, any reported defects are resolved within a timely manner. - To answer incoming telephone calls from drivers into the traffic office and following Stop Call Wait procedures. - Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to, including PPE, escalating any concerns to your line manager at the earliest opportunity. - To communicate any delays or failures to Contract Managers where required What You Will Bring To The Role, At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. However, we encourage candidates to use these tools to enhance their application rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. During the interview process, we expect responses to reflect your own experience, thinking and capabilities. As a 'Disability Confident' Employer, to encourage disabled applicants to apply and to provide an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent, and abilities; Yusen Logistics commit to offer disabled people an interview, if they meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy

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• It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable, or appropriate, to interview all disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, we may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
  
  Basic knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation
- Sound knowledge of Drivers' Hours Legislation - Ability to work under pressure & to deadlines - proven Problem solving skills - Excellent communication skills - Proven experience of in a Transport office. - IT literate (Excel, Word, Outlook)

This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday from 13:00 to 21:30. Due to business requirements, you will also be required to work 1 in every 4 Saturdays. Offering a Salary of £30,274.8 Plus £832 shift allowance per annum on experience., Salary of £30,274.8 Plus £832 shift allowance per annum - 25 days' holidays (excluding Bank Holidays) and 5 days Volunteer Leave per year - Opportunity for unpaid leave - Company Pension Scheme - Free eye test - Employee referral scheme - Cycle to Work scheme - Critical Illness Cover - Free online fitness platform i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet & nutrition - Health cash plan - On site Mental Health First Aiders - Tailored development and career opportunities - Employee benefits i.e., up to 25% off gym membership, high street vouchers - Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, Care Concierge Service Why Join Us? At Yusen Logistics you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, work alongside talented professionals, and grow your career in an environment that values innovation, accountability, and collaboration.