Junior Transport Operator

Posted 05 February 2026
Salary 28000
LocationFelixstowe
Job type Permanent
Discipline Shipping
Reference35868

Job description

 

πŸ“¦Job Title:  Junior Transport operator

πŸ“Location: Felixstowe

βœ…Hours 08:00 – 17:00 

πŸš€ Start Date: Immediate

 

 

About the Role:

πŸ—ΊοΈ Support daily planning and allocating work

πŸ“¦ Book collections/deliveries and brief drivers/hauliers

⏱️ Track jobs/ETAs, manage delays, update customers

πŸ’» Keep TMS/WMS, PODs and paperwork accurate/compliant

🀝 Liaise with customers, depots and subcontractors to hit service levels

 

Key Responsibilities:

🧩 Help organise the day’s workload so vehicles and drivers are utilised efficiently

πŸ“ž Confirm pick-ups/drop-offs and pass full job details to the people completing the work

πŸ” Keep an eye on progress throughout the day, stepping in quickly when timings slip

πŸ—‚οΈ Ensure all job information and proof of delivery is recorded correctly on the system

πŸ“„ Produce and check daily run sheets and supporting documents

🀝 Keep communication flowing between the office, customers and external partners to maintain service standards

 

What we’re looking for:

🚚 Logistics/transport/warehouse ops experience

πŸ—£οΈ Confident, professional communicator (phone/email)

🧠 Organised, detail-focused, able to prioritise

πŸ–₯️ Strong IT skills; quick to learn systems

πŸ”Ž Proactive team player

 

Here’s the package breakdown for you:

πŸ’· Competitive salary + Benefits (Details discussed at Interview)

πŸŽ“ Training and development with a clear progression route within transport operations

🧩 Permanent, full-time position in Felixstowe

πŸ™Œ Supportive team environment with hands-on learning and mentoring

 

πŸ“’ Next Steps:

🚚 Apply via our website or email your CV to info@lmerecruitment.com. πŸ“ž

If shortlisted, we’ll arrange a quick initial call to confirm experience, hours and salary expectations, then we will schedule an interview with the Felixstowe team

Ready to join as a Junior Transport Operator , then Apply now!
πŸ“ž 01394 570 156 / 01473 375 158
πŸ“§ info@lmerecruitment.com
🌐 www.lmerecruitment.co.uk