Salary Competitive Salary
Location Tilbury (London Mega Terminal)
This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 15 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
Are you an experienced Transport Operator looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced container logistics environment? James Kemball Ltd, part of the GB Global Group, is seeking a proactive and highly organised Transport Operator (Nights) to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a transport professional with container haulage experience who thrives under pressure and is passionate about delivering exceptional service to customers while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence.
What you'll be doing: -
Plan and manage the daily operation of container trucks efficiently and effectively.
Monitor transport operations and respond to issues such as traffic delays, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, and other service disruptions.
Ensure full compliance with Operator’s Licence requirements, Drivers’ Hours Regulations, and Working Time Directive legislation.
Manage and support employed drivers, agency drivers, and subcontractors.
Work closely with the Fleet Department to ensure all vehicle defects are actioned immediately and that VOR vehicles remain off the road until repairs are completed.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring service expectations are consistently achieved.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies, and service delivery.
Maintain excellent communication with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders throughout the shift.
Support the wider transport operation and undertake additional duties as reasonably required.
What you'll bring: -
Experienced within transport operations, ideally in container haulage.
Confident using TOPS or similar transport management systems.
Knowledgeable in Drivers’ Hours Regulations, Operator Licensing, and the Working Time Directive.
Highly organised with excellent geographical knowledge of the UK road network.
An effective communicator who can build strong working relationships at all levels.
Able to remain calm and make informed decisions under pressure.
Committed, motivated, and focused on delivering outstanding operational performance.
Comfortable challenging existing processes and identifying improvements.
Previous experience in a Transport Operator or Transport Planner role.
Experience within container transport operations.
Good understanding of transport legislation and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
Proficiency in TOPS.
Benefits:
Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:
Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment
Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded
Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered
Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us
Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision
Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you
Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free
Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash
Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters
Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us
Life Assurance: We've got you covered
Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport
Flexible Career Pathway
Supply Chain Academy Education Courses: Expand your knowledge, including Masters and MBA programmes
Apply today and help keep our operations moving through the night
The Company
As part of the GB Global Group we do amazing things. We are at the forefront of change, leading the transformation of the logistics and global trade management market. We have big ideas that push the boundaries and heaps of ambition that means we deliver on our promises time and again. People are the backbone of our business and the key to our continued success which is why we invest in training and development at all levels.
Our Values
Pride
Our people are proud of the fact they work for Uniserve and in everything they do.
Improvement
Our people are encouraged to constructively challenge so they reach their full potential.
Commitment
Our people are committed to delivering exceptional service.
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Reward
Our people are rewarded for contribution and for value they provide us and our customers.
Involvement
Our people are well informed of progress in our trade, company and customers.
Fair Treatment
Our people are respected and encouraged to respect others, whoever they are.
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