Night Shift Admin / Operator

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

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