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Transport Operator

Job ref. JN -092026-25668

Temporary

£16.20 - £25.08 per hour

St. Albans

Contract: Full time

Higher pay rate is achieved by: The standard day rate for this role is £16.20 per hour for core hours (09:00 - 17:30, Monday to Friday). The maximum rate of £25.08 per hour is achievable via overtime premiums (P2) for hours worked outside of core shift times or when daily overtime exceeds 6 hours. Bank Holiday hours are also paid at the premium rate of £25.08 per hour.

Weekly hours: 40

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Operator to join our expanding logistics team based at a major contract site in St Albans. As an integral part of the team, this Transport Operator position will play a pivotal role in overseeing daily operations and maintaining high compliance standards within the transport and logistics industry.

Transport Operator Key Responsibilities

  • Compliance Management: Schedule and complete all compliance bookings within strict legal timelines.
    * Driver Allocation: Efficiently allocate drivers across our specialized logistics network and general haulage operations.
    * Performance Monitoring: Monitor and record daily driver performance indicators to ensure efficient logistics service delivery.
    * Communication: Maintain regular communication with drivers to ensure task completion and total driving legal compliance.
    * Team Support: Assist the transport office team in adapting to new logistics contracts and customer requirements.
    * Customer Service: Provide a high level of customer service through flexible and responsive logistical support.

Transport Operator Candidate Requirements:

* Proven experience working directly as a Transport Operator or within a busy transport office environment is essential.
* Strong working knowledge of transport compliance, driver hours, regulations, and logistics operations.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage and debrief drivers effectively in St Albans.
* Quick to adapt to a busy environment and a flexible logistics schedule.

Transport Operator Benefits:

* Excellent hourly pay rates matching permanent parity benchmarks from day one.
* Premium overtime rates up to £25.08 per hour.
* Stable Monday to Friday day-shift pattern in St Albans.
* Weekly pay and pension contributions.

Transport Operator Pay:

  • £16.20 - £25.08 per hour (including premium overtime)

Transport Operator Shift:

  • Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (Full-Time, Temporary / Ongoing)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Watford
St. Albans, Hertfordshire

watford@thebestconnection.co.uk
01923 708565
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