Operations

Company description:

DSV – Global transport and logistics
DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 75,000 employees in more than 90 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services – as part of the operation or in a variety of supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.
Read more at www.dsv.com

Job description:

Transport Operator

Role: Operations

We are looking to recruit a Transport Operator to work within our busy distribution department. Working within a team providing good and accurate communication to customers and drivers. Strong transport knowledge regarding legal compliance, drivers hours, vehicle dimensions, weights and capacity preferred.         

Main purpose of job

To meet UK Domestic customers' requirements for the safe and efficient transport of their cargo effectively and in accordance with company operational procedures and statutory requirements including Health & Safety to the satisfaction of clients and the profit of the company.

Tasks may include:

• Prepare correct documentation to the Warehouse department for loading/offloading cargo to vehicles, in a timely manner.
• Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. invoicing; filing; queries; claims; check costs in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with internal and external customers, drivers, suppliers, and other offices.
• Planning or re-planning of Distribution vehicles / routes
• Utilise vehicle fleet in the most effective way
• Any reports/KPI's required 
• Experience planning a fleet of subcontracted vehicles
• Very good knowleage regarding UK geografical areas, motorways, main roads and secondary roads
• Monitor daily transport performance and identify improvment areas

Essential Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent Communicator
• Good Customer Service
• Proficiant in PC and Transport Operating Systems
• Knowledge of Drivers Hours & Transport Regulations
• Ability to multi-task under pressure
• Problem solving
• Work effectively as part of a team
• A former HGV truck driver experience can be an advantage

Set hours of 13:00 – 22:00.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

A role in a successful, dynamic company, be a part of a strong team of performance driven colleagues, Competitive salary, Great future career prospects for advancement, A professional working environment

ABOUT DSV CAREERS

Do you want to be part of something 55,000 times bigger than you?

That’s how many colleagues you’ll have on a journey towards connecting the world and making your mark.

We believe that people are able to achieve their potential if they take ownership of their own career. That’s why we’ll give you every opportunity to do just that.

People are at the core of who we are - the drive, talent and devotion they bring to the table every day are what make DSV the exciting place it is. It’s a dynamic and fast-moving environment with rapid decisions at every level – where ambition meets teamwork in an effort to face challenges, succeed, move forward and make a difference. We care about your opportunity to influence the path of your career, whether you want to advance locally or look for adventures abroad. With a massive global reach and offices in more than 80 countries, the opportunities are plenty.

If you have the right drive, the right talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore the reach of your potential.

We are freight forwarders, salespeople, accountants, forklift drivers, IT engineers, specialists and countless others – and we all made the choice to forward our careers.

Join us and forward your career at DSV.

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

DSV is one of the very best performing companies in the transport and logistics industry. 55,000 employees in more than 80 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services – as part of the operation or in a variety of supporting roles. If you have drive and talent and enjoy responsibility, we’ll give you the support you need to explore your potential and forward your career.

Read more at www.dsv.com