Transport Operator

At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

We are currently seeking a Transport Operator for our customer site in Birmingham. This position will be working within the transport team and will involve all aspects of the transport administration processes and coordination of the day-to-day running of this busy contract.

• Assist the Transport Manager to manage and motivate the transport team to ensure that staff and assets are used effectively to attain maximum performance in terms of commercial contract efficiency, profit and client service levels.
• Provide leadership of day-to-day transport issues, including dispatch debrief and work in progress.
• Work closely with our customer to ensure the smooth running of the operation as a whole.
• Manage and de-brief drivers.
• Maximise the use of resources within the operation by utilising assets to the full and planning ahead.
• Provide regular reports to the Transport Manager on customer-related and other relevant matters, making recommendations where relevant.
• Monitor and audit Health and Safety.
• Answer all queries via email, phone and face to face.
• Assist in the production of KPIs and daily statistics.
• Assist with compliance planning in line with company procedure.
• Direct assistance and support for breakdowns.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and offer support and assistance in your role as a team member.

• Experience of working in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
• Working to deadlines.
• Solution driven and flexible approach to your work.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• MS packages to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Hours: 18:00hrs – 06:00hrs, on a 4on 4off shift basis.
• Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
• Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme, Retail discounts with Hapi, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support, and more.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme.
• Extras: Christmas Savings Club, Black Circle Tyre Discount, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support program.
• Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now! Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.