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 TPBN1_UKTJ