Transport Operator Nightshift

Job description

Job Type

Supply Chain & Logistics

Location

Aylesford

Partnership Level

9

Closing Date

08/05/2024

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£25,000.00 - £33,700.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

5 from 7 days Including weekends

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We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

Aylesford Distribution Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Transport Operator Nightshift.

As the Transport Operator, Nightshift you are responsible for managing Partnership and Agency Drivers over a 24 hours a day 7 days a week transport operation.

At a glance:
● Contract Type - This is a permanent, full time position
● Hours of work - Nights 22:00 - 06:00, 5 days a week on a rolling 6 week rotation to include weekends
● Salary - £29,120 per annum plus a £8333 night shift premium

About the role:
As our new Transport Operator (Nights) you will be responsible for managing Partnership and agency Drivers over a 24 hours a day, 7 day a week transport operation.

You will be:
● Maintaining full compliance under current EU driving regulations and the Working Time Directive.
● Ensuring achievement of productivity targets, agreed key customer service levels and key performance indicators within cost targets.
● Ensuring health and safety procedures are adhered to.
● Ensure Partners are treated fairly and with respect.
● Completing all relevant administrative duties within the department including the dispatching of vehicles, controlling the trailer movements onsite and liaising with the warehouses to achieve the load plan.

For full details of the role, please read the job description.

Job Requirements:
This role would suit someone who:

- Demonstrates excellent Partnership behaviours
- Is results orientated and deadline driven
- Is self motivated and proactive in approach
- Manage general office and associated areas whilst ensuring good housekeeping and standards of tidiness are maintained.

- Has a good degree of literacy and numeracy

- Good PC skills

- Is logistically minded

- Works well under pressure

- Has good communication skills

- Ensure departmental & Partnership processes complied with.

- Is reliable and punctual

- Understands the basics of Health and Safety procedures

Required essential experience skills and qualifications:
Supply Chain experience Transport /Warehouse Office experience

Desirable experience skills and qualifications:
Good working knowledge of IT systems
( Email / MS office / Paragon )
National CPC qualification

Benefits of the Partnership and the role  

️ - Full time working holiday entitlement of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

- Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay). After three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

- You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete Earning Membership. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% off electrical products) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount

-  Simple cycle to work support scheme

- We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

- To learn more about our Benefits, please visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/  

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for managing Partnership and agency Drivers over a 24 hours a day, 7 day a week transport operation.

At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/