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