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CV-LibraryTamworth, StaffordshirepermanentPosted: 17 May 2026
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Join a winning team with our client, a market leader within the transport industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Traffic Operator to join their Tamworth depot.
Job type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary - Up to £34,000 - £42,000 including £7000 car scheme
Duties & Responsibilities
Managing and coordinating multiple drivers
Communicating with ports and terminals
Booking delivery slots for port entries
Using the TOPS transport system to record driver start and finish times
Monitoring driver ETAs and ensuring on-time performance
Rerouting jobs when required
Ensuring all PODs are matched correctly to jobs on the system
Liaising with customers regarding delays and updatesCandidate Requirements
Previous experience as a Transport Operator (essential)
Confident and clear communicator (written and verbal)
Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
Excellent UK geographical knowledge
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Strong problem-solving skills
Highly organised with attention to detail
Flexible to meet the needs of the businessWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Join a winning team with our client, a market leader within the transport industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Traffic Operator to join their Tamworth depot.
Job type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Salary - Up to £34,000 - £42,000 including £7000 car scheme
Duties & Responsibilities
Managing and coordinating multiple drivers
Communicating with ports and terminals
Booking delivery slots for port entries
Using the TOPS transport system to record driver start and finish times
Monitoring driver ETAs and ensuring on-time performance
Rerouting jobs when required
Ensuring all PODs are matched correctly to jobs on the system
Liaising with customers regarding delays and updatesCandidate Requirements
Previous experience as a Transport Operator (essential)
Confident and clear communicator (written and verbal)
Willingness to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
Excellent UK geographical knowledge
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Strong problem-solving skills
Highly organised with attention to detail
Flexible to meet the needs of the businessWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy