Traffic Operator

Felixstowe, England, gb

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Traffic Operator to join our team at our Felixstowe site. As a Traffic Operator you will manage and monitor the daily activities for their drivers. The main focus is to achieve set targets and ensuring the environment runs smoothly and efficiently. 

Salary: Up to £31,000 Per Annum

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday Days

Job responsibilities of Traffic Operator include:

  • Keep up to date with all relevant legislation and ensure that regulations, policies and procedures are followed
  • Minimising operation expenditure within the business wherever possible
  • Understanding and complying with the Health, Safety and Environment Policy and carry out work in accordance with its requirements
  • Control costs by managing nights out and monitor parking locations
  • Revenue and cost targets are achieved, and truck earnings investigated
  • Take responsibility for containers left on wheels in Stobart yards, to ensure exports make the intended vessels and empties are returned in time to avoid detention fees
  • Ensure containers are returned to quay / depot before detention is incurred and prior to vessel cut offs, escalate to the Planner if there are any issues
  • Ensure vehicles and relevant information are put on the backload the day before the job
  • Find ways to make the job more profitable by utilising one way, tip and reload
  • ETA's are monitored and late advices are entered at least 30 minutes before the booking time
  • Ensure all vehicles are routed and every driver is aware of his job and start time
  • Service and MOT schedules to be followed
  • Research and understand drivers legal working hours and update knowledge with internal training if required
  • Build positive and effective relationships with drivers on your traffic sheet(s) to ensure we have a content
  • Qualifications

    What kind of person are we looking for? 

  • As the successful candidate, you will have an ability to be an effective team player, with the passion to undertake challenges with a calm and flexible approach. 
  • You must be proficient in Microsoft applications including excel and have an enthusiasm to learn and progress. 
  • Day to day you will be communicating with drivers to initiative and people skills are essential. 
  • Additional Information

    As part of our drive to make Stobart  a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

    Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

    Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

  • Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement
  • Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5 % employee and 5 % employer
  • Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary 
  • Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
  • Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
  • Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
  • Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
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