At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily transport operations and manage vehicle compliance.
- Company: Join a leading logistics business with a nationwide presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, health plan, and career development.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced transport environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport operations and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Job Summary
KL Talent Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading logistics and distribution business for an experienced Traffic Operator to join their growing transport team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business with a nationwide operation where you'll play a key role in keeping transport running safely, efficiently and compliantly.
The Role
As a Traffic Operator, you'll support the day‑to‑day running of the regional transport operation, ensuring vehicles, drivers and depot activities are managed effectively.
Your responsibilities will include
- Supporting the daily planning and coordination of transport operations.
- Managing driver briefings and debriefings.
- Acting as the main point of contact for regional drivers and central support teams.
- Coordinating vehicle maintenance and ensuring fleet compliance.
- Managing vehicle defects and arranging repairs in line with legal requirements.
- Handling transport office enquiries, including vehicle breakdowns and driver support.
- Assisting with transport planning and scheduling.
- Ensuring compliance with all transport legislation, company procedures and Health & Safety standards.
- Producing operational reports and supporting continuous improvement.
- Providing support as part of an on‑call rota when required.
About You
We're looking for someone who has previous experience within a busy transport or logistics operation and enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment.
Ideally you'll have
- Previous experience as a Traffic Operator, Transport Planner or within a transport office.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
- Strong IT skills and confidence using transport management systems.
- A good understanding of transport legislation and compliance.
- The ability to build strong relationships with drivers and internal stakeholders.
- Experience producing reports and analysing operational data.
- A CPC in Transport Management and a Level 3 ILM or CMI qualification would be advantageous but are not essential.
- Experience within liquid fuel distribution or a similar transport environment would also be highly desirable.
- What's on Offer
- Salary £35,000 (depending on experience)
- Career development opportunity
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Health cash plan
- Death in service benefit
- Annual discretionary bonus
- BUPA Private Medical Insurance (after 12 months' service)
- Employee Fuel Card (following successful completion of probation)
- Apply Now
If you're an experienced Traffic Operator looking to join a growing business where your experience will make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact KL Talent Solutions for a confidential conversation.
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