Transport Operative
Location
Darlington, County Durham
Job Type
Full-time
Category
management
Posted
June 12, 2026
The Transport Operator is responsible for the effective day-to-day management of transport operations on a customer-based site. This role ensures that driver and driver mate resources are planned, allocated, and supported to meet customer requirements while maintaining high standards of service, safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
The Transport Operator acts as a key point of contact between the customer, drivers, driver mates, and internal management teams, ensuring smooth communication and the successful delivery of transport services.
Key Responsibilities
Resource Planning & Allocation
Plan and allocate drivers and driver mates to daily transport activities.
Monitor staffing levels and proactively manage resource shortages, absences, holidays, and unexpected changes.
Ensure all routes and workloads are adequately resourced to meet customer requirements.
Coordinate agency labour when required and ensure appropriate induction processes are followed...
The Transport Operator acts as a key point of contact between the customer, drivers, driver mates, and internal management teams, ensuring smooth communication and the successful delivery of transport services.
Key Responsibilities
Resource Planning & Allocation
Plan and allocate drivers and driver mates to daily transport activities.
Monitor staffing levels and proactively manage resource shortages, absences, holidays, and unexpected changes.
Ensure all routes and workloads are adequately resourced to meet customer requirements.
Coordinate agency labour when required and ensure appropriate induction processes are followed...