Traffic Operator

Kinaxia Newcastle are recruiting a Traffic Operator to join their team at their site in Washington. The role of the Traffic Operator will be to plan and execute collection and delivery schedules via the most cost efficient and cost-effective means, in line with the business objectives, customer service levels and current legislative requirements.

Monday - Friday

50 hours per week

Salary dependent on experience

Additional benefits:

Life assurance

Pension

Full Uniform and PPE

Onsite Parking

Cycle to work scheme

Loyalty Awards (recognises employees with 5, 10, 20, 30 and 40 years’ service)

Employee benefits and discounts across a range of top brands (including shopping, travel, motoring and days out)

About the job:

Full utilisation of IT systems and vehicles to ensure accurate and appropriate allocation of driver/vehicle/loads/back loads and trailers and communicate plans to external and internal customers to improve both the efficiency of the department and the Group;

Ensure sufficient staffing levels are in place at all times, including agency staff, to meet/exceed customer requirements;

Manage driver hours by authorising driver timesheets on a weekly basis and auditing and updating hours against the relevant systems to guarantee they are compliant to all regulations;

Communicate effectively to all internal and external customers, to include but not limited to; load sheets for the warehouse, handovers to relevant individual / department, workshop for vehicle and trailer maintenance and servicing and key stakeholders for operational delays to ensure a smooth and efficient service is being delivered;

Work as part of a team and participate in cross training initiatives to provide effective cover in a colleague’s absence;

Identify, communicate and drive any continuous improvements to continually develop the operation of the business.

Operate a high standard of general housekeeping and work in a safe manner complying with all health and safety regulations in order to maintain a clean, safe and tidy working environment;

Maintain clear communication with other colleagues and Drivers to ensure customer KPI’s and targets are achieved and maintained, to include Driver debriefs, manifest review and updates to any amendment / notes.

Your knowledge and experience:

Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations

Working knowledge of transport operation systems

Geography

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Logistics qualification would be desirable

Relevant transport experience

Experience analysing and solving logistic problems

Experience of transport operation systems

Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Company values. These are embedded in all roles and applicants must evidence these values as part of the application process.

Safe

Talented

Attentive

Reliable