Transport Operator (6 month FTC)

Dunstable, United Kingdom

Full Time

Distribution

Permanent Contract

£32270

About the Role

Why Superdrug?

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here's the exciting bit…a day includes

Full briefing and debriefing of driving teams to ensure communication of vital information and feedback captured

Preparing store bags and updating store instructions

Communicating with all required departments and support functions to ensure a smooth and timely operation

Ensure vehicles and trailers are road legal by following site defect processes

Provide first line contact for driving teams in the event of delivery queries, breakdowns, or emergency incidents

Engaging with maintenance and breakdown services to assist breakdowns and recoveries

Provide first line contact with stores in the event of schedule changes, delays and failures

Supporting other transport functions, holiday and absence cover when required

This job is a good fit for you if:

You enjoy working at a fast pace in an everchanging environment.

You are motivated by delivering results and can easily work to deadlines

You are good at building strong working relationships

You are self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision

You are honest, reliable, and dedicated to your role

You have a strong work ethic with a meticulous attention to detail

You have a good attitude and aptitude with a willingness to learn new skills

What you’ll need:

12 months previous administrator or operator experience within a transport environment (essential)

Experience of Telematics and Transport Management Systems would be an advantage

Flexible approach to performing other duties within the transport operation as requested by your Line Manager

Attention to detail

Confident and calm approach to deal with general transport challenges

Excellent time and attendance record

Good teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work on your own

Always demonstrate and maintain a high level of health and safety awareness within Transport, ensuring own safety and the safety of others. Adopting the ASW, H&S Values: Always Safe at work; think smart, think safe.

Here's what's in it for you

33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)

2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend

30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online

Company pension matching and bonus

We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK

We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!

Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 40| The hours will be 4 x 10hrs, on a 4 out of 7-day rota subject to requirements between 6am – 4pm or 10am – 8pm (inc weekends and bank holidays).

Salary: £32270

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