7.5t Driver

Just Temps is seeking a proactive Transport Coordinator with experience in logistics and transport to join a company based near Halstead, Essex.

This is a temporary role until February/March 2024.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating transport operations to ensure smooth and efficient deliveries.
• Scheduling and monitoring deliveries, ensuring timelines are adhered to.
• Liaising with drivers, clients, and internal teams to resolve any transport-related issues.
• Maintaining accurate records and logs of all transport activities.
• Handling telephone queries and issues related to transport logistics, including cover on a Friday afternoon.

Working hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 08.30 to 17.00
• Friday: 08.30 to 14.30 (with telephone cover required until 16.00 via a rota basis. Time in lieu is given back for this).

Role requirements:

• Previous experience in a transport/logistics coordinator role or similar.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office and transport management systems is an advantage.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Temps is seeking Forklift Drivers (with counterbalance experience) for a company based in Sudbury, Suffolk.

Shift pattern: 4 on, 4 off (12-hour shifts)

• Day shifts: 6am - 6pm (2 days)
• Night shifts: 6pm - 6am (2 nights)

Role overview:

You will be responsible for operating a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently within the company’s site, following a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern. You will work two 12-hour day shifts followed by two 12-hour night shifts.

Key responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift in compliance with site procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Load, unload, and move goods within the warehouse as required.
• Ensure all loads are secured and stored correctly.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and report any issues or defects.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

Role requirements:

• Accredited Counterbalance Forklift Licence (valid and up-to-date).
• Previous experience operating a counterbalance forklift in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both day and night shifts as per the rotating pattern.
• Willingness to complete a mandatory induction prior to starting.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Temps is seeking a motivated and reliable Dispatch Operative for a company based in Halstead, Essex.

This is a temp-to-perm opportunity role and an excellent opportunity to develop skills within a growing company.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 4.30pm.

Key responsibilities include:

• Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch
• Ensuring all goods are correctly labelled and packaged
• Coordinating with the warehouse team to ensure efficient dispatch processes
• Checking stock levels and updating inventory records
• Maintaining a clean and organised dispatch area
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines

Key requirements include:

• Previous experience in a similar dispatch, warehouse, or logistics role is preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Physically fit and able to lift and move items
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks

Benefits include:

• Opportunity for a permanent contract after a successful temporary period
• Full training provided
• Competitive pay rates
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Long-term career prospects

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Recruitment is working with a growing Transport and Logistics business that is seeking a Transport Operations Manager to join its team.

The key purpose of this role is to:

• Manage, monitor and control all responsibilities of the business operating licence, ensuring that the company is always compliant with all undertakings.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of general haulage, pallet networks, ensuring the company maximise its backload potential and is maximising revenue per vehicle per day.
• Ensuring the firm deliver customer satisfaction and meets customer SLA’s.
• Managing operational costs of the business to ensure financial goals and targets are achieved.
• Managing a fleet in excess of 80 trucks and 100 trailers, managing 65 drivers as well as with the planning and customer service teams, reporting directly to the GM.

Key duties include:

• Fully utilise all IT systems and platforms to ensure the fleet remains legal and compliant and to improve and maximise the efficiency and smooth running of the operation, providing maximum fleet availability at all times.
• Build, grow and maintain effective working relationships with key stake holders within the business to promote partnership working and improving operational efficiency.
• Create, promote and implement, clear communication channels with internal departments and external customers to improve KPI’s and the profitability of the business.
• Manage all information to ensure it is up-to-date and held in a secure location in order to comply with GDPR legislation.
• Manage driver hours and tachographs and forward data to the relevant internal departments to ensure accurate records are kept, securely stored and readily available on request and Drivers' workloads can be compiled in accordance with legislation.
• Lead on the implementation and management of safe working practices, general housekeeping and manage audits from both external and internal clients to ensure the company is compliant.
• Oversee and manage the maintenance of all fleet vehicles and trailers, including rented ones. This involves keeping detailed and accurate records of all driver-reported defects, safety inspections, routine maintenance, and repairs. These records must be maintained for a period of 15 months and be readily available upon request to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor Driver behaviours, including, but not limited to vehicles and trailers not being overloaded, vehicles operating within speed limits, defects promptly reported and investigate any infringements with the individual drivers and record any remedial action taken.
• Manage the compliance of the operating centre specified including the laws relating to the driving and operation of vehicles used and report any changes to the traffic commissioner to ensure compliance.
• Manage customer service levels.
• On-boarding new customers to ensure smooth start-up.
• Ensuring we have enough sub-contractors to cover operational needs.

Role requirements:

• Logistics qualification would be desirable.
• A Transport Manager's Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is essential. TM CPC International essential.
• Working knowledge of the Highway Code, EU tachograph requirements, Working Time Regulations, Road Transport Regulations.
• Commercial and Financial awareness.
• Working knowledge of transport operation systems.
• Geography of UK and road networks.
• Health and Safety regulations.
• Relevant transport management experience.
• Analysing and solving logistic problems.
• Transport operation systems.
• Managing a busy successful traffic office.

The role offers an attractive benefits package and presents an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that supports further development and career progression.

Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Just Temps seeks an experienced HGV2 Driver to join a busy company based in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex.

This is an immediate start, temp-to-perm opportunity role.

Working hours and rate of pay:

Monday to Friday, 4.30pm to 1.00am / 2.00am.

Main duties to include but are not limited to:

• Driving an HGV2 – multi-drop delivery/collections.
  
• Loading and unloading.
  
• Working in a clean environment.
  

Training and experience required:

• You must be 25+ years old for insurance purposes.
  
• You must have a clean driving licence - HGV2 licence.
  
• You will have previous experience in a lorry driving role.

Just Temps acts as an Employment Business for the supply of Temporary Staff.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. 
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.