Transport Operator
CV-LibraryBury St Edmunds, SuffolkpermanentPosted: 12 August 2026
Apply NowTime Appointments are delighted to be working alongside a forward-thinking, award-winning business who are looking to recruit a Transport Operator to join their team.
If you have transport planning or coordination experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a busy operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and schedule vehicle movements to ensure deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time.
* Monitor daily transport plans and make adjustments where required.
* Communicate effectively with drivers and customers regarding transport schedules and requirements.
* Monitor vehicle movements and update internal systems with real-time transport information.
* Resolve route, timing and other operational issues quickly and effectively.
* Ensure transport activities are carried out in accordance with relevant UK transport regulations, health and safety standards and company procedures.
* Support effective fleet utilisation and vehicle planning.
* Work closely with warehouse and operations teams to optimise load planning and transport efficiency.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure transport information is kept up to date.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on service levels, efficiency and safety.
Key Skills & Experience Required:
* Previous experience within a transport, logistics or distribution environment, with experience coordinating vehicle movements and delivery timelines
* Confident managing multiple transport requirements and prioritising workloads effectively.
* Good understanding of transport legislation, operational procedures and workplace safety.
* Comfortable working with transport systems and general IT packages, including Microsoft Office.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with drivers, customers and colleagues.
* A practical and solutions-focused approach to resolving day-to-day operational challenges.
* Highly organised, reliable and able to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
* Comfortable working to tight timescales and adapting to changing priorities.
* A positive, hands-on attitude with a genuine commitment to delivering a high level of service
If you have transport planning or coordination experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a busy operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Coordinate and schedule vehicle movements to ensure deliveries and collections are completed safely and on time.
* Monitor daily transport plans and make adjustments where required.
* Communicate effectively with drivers and customers regarding transport schedules and requirements.
* Monitor vehicle movements and update internal systems with real-time transport information.
* Resolve route, timing and other operational issues quickly and effectively.
* Ensure transport activities are carried out in accordance with relevant UK transport regulations, health and safety standards and company procedures.
* Support effective fleet utilisation and vehicle planning.
* Work closely with warehouse and operations teams to optimise load planning and transport efficiency.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure transport information is kept up to date.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on service levels, efficiency and safety.
Key Skills & Experience Required:
* Previous experience within a transport, logistics or distribution environment, with experience coordinating vehicle movements and delivery timelines
* Confident managing multiple transport requirements and prioritising workloads effectively.
* Good understanding of transport legislation, operational procedures and workplace safety.
* Comfortable working with transport systems and general IT packages, including Microsoft Office.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with drivers, customers and colleagues.
* A practical and solutions-focused approach to resolving day-to-day operational challenges.
* Highly organised, reliable and able to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
* Comfortable working to tight timescales and adapting to changing priorities.
* A positive, hands-on attitude with a genuine commitment to delivering a high level of service