Careers

Job description

Join our growing transport team at our Ellington depot in Cambridgeshire. As our business continues to expand with exciting new contracts and increasing operations, we are looking for a motivated and organised Transport Administrator to help support our continued success.

At Buffaload, every colleague plays an important role in delivering excellent service to our customers. Our Transport Administrators are at the heart of the operation, supporting drivers, managers and colleagues while helping to ensure our transport activities run safely, efficiently and professionally. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team and are committed to doing the right thing, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you’ll play a key role in maintaining transport records, coordinating schedules and supporting the day-to-day operation. We believe in helping our colleagues develop their skills, build confidence and achieve their potential.

We are seeking a motivated and organised Transport Administrator to join our operation based in Ellington, Cambridgeshire. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a growing business that values professionalism, teamwork, safety and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Liaising with inbound and outbound drivers, internal and external customers, workshop and warehouse.
• Ensure that accurate and up-to-date information and communications are passed to the driver to enable a safe and cost-effective service.
• Live despatch and de-brief drivers, capturing relevant data including standard trip sheets, returns, equipment, and discrepancies – escalate where necessary
• Taking calls and communicating issues.
• Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with Buffaload Logistics’ accident reporting procedure.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including the Uniform Guidelines and Health and Safety Policy.
• Understanding of WTD, Tachograph legislation and EU legislation.
• Management of customer portals.

Shift pattern and hours of work

• 12-hour Day shift
• 4 on 4 off
• 07:00 – 19:00

Job description

Join our maintenance team at our Ellington depot in Cambridgeshire and play a vital role in keeping our operation moving. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a skilled and dedicated HGV Technician to help maintain the safety, reliability and performance of our fleet.

At Buffaload, we recognise that a well-maintained fleet is essential to delivering excellent service to our customers. Working as part of a professional and supportive team, you’ll use your technical expertise to inspect, service, maintain and repair our HGV vehicles, helping to minimise downtime and ensure our vehicles remain safe and compliant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing operation where your knowledge, attention to detail and problem-solving skills will make a real difference every day. We are committed to supporting our colleagues to develop their skills, broaden their experience and achieve their potential.

If you take pride in delivering high-quality work, enjoy working collaboratively and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that all vehicles are MOT prepared within operating licence timescales.
• Ensure that all vehicles are serviced on time and in full.
• All Inspections to be carried out on time and in full.
• All repairs to be carried out on time and in full.
• All timescales to be in line with DVSA and Operators Licence requirements.
• Complete relevant paperwork to comply with health and safety and food safety standards and to track the service provided.
• Provide excellent customer service with a proactive attitude
• Operate relevant MHE (if applicable / permitted & authorised) safely and in accordance with the correct procedures
• Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with Buffaload Logistics’ accident reporting procedure
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including the Uniform Guidelines and Health and Safety Policy
• To promote a positive health and safety culture through your individual actions.
• Ensuring that all works carried out within fridge trailers are carried out using food safe chemicals and any issue that may have a negative effect on food safety is reported without delay.
• Carry out other relevant reasonable management requests as required by your Line Manager
• To ensure that all work completed is recorded in electronic or paperwork versions as required, thereby ensuring a full audit trail of work is available for inspection at all times.

Shift pattern and hours of work

• 12- hour night shift
• 4 on 4 off

Job description

Join our growing transport team at our Bellshill depot. As our business continues to expand with exciting new contracts and increasing operations, we are looking for an experienced Shunter Driver to help support our continued success.

At Buffaload, our drivers are ambassadors for our business. Every day, they represent our brand by working safely, supporting colleagues and helping to ensure our operation runs efficiently and effectively. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team and are committed to doing the right thing, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you’ll play a key role in the safe and efficient movement of trailers across our site while contributing to the continued success of the business. We believe in helping our colleagues develop their skills, build confidence and achieve their potential.

We are seeking an experienced Shunter Driver to join our operation based in Ellington, Cambridgeshire. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a growing business that values professionalism, teamwork, safety and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Coldstore and Operations team, you will manoeuvre company vehicles on site to facilitate efficient loading and unloading.
  Provide support within the Coldstore / Yard as required by the needs of the operation.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Report any defects promptly to relevant personnel e.g. vehicle refrigeration defects.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety and Food Safety standards are met whilst completing all relevant paperwork to maintain compliance.

Shift pattern and hours of work

• 12-hour night shift
• 4 on 4 off
• 18:00 – 06:00

Job description

Join our planning team at our Crewe depot and help keep our operation moving. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Transport Planner to play a key role in the successful delivery of our transport operation.

At Buffaload, effective planning is essential to delivering the high levels of service our customers expect. Working closely with drivers, operational teams and customers, you’ll be responsible for coordinating routes, allocating vehicles and resources, and ensuring deliveries are completed safely, efficiently and on time.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-paced and supportive team where no two days are the same. You’ll use your organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to make informed decisions to overcome operational challenges and help drive continuous improvement across the operation.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, communicates effectively and takes pride in finding practical solutions. In return, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, make a real impact and contribute to the continued success of a growing business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurate route planning to maximise efficiency
• Effectively communicate with customers to maintain relationships
• Achieve KPI’s ensuring the continuous improvement of service offered to the customer
• Assist Transport with tasks such as driver debriefing, tacho download and driver investigations
• Escalating challenges and potential solutions through the correct channels
• Ensure legal compliance with EU Legislation and WTD
• Adhere to and enforce all Company policy and processes
• Assist the Senior Planner to resource the plan and work with Shift Managers to effectively manage rota, absence, holidays, communicate with drivers
• Working with customers to ensure forward planning on peak occasions
• Resourcing routes daily ensuring the correct management of driver’s hours regulations
• Liaising with Senior Planners & Management to ensure the effective use of sub-contractors
• Vary start times to ensure all routes meet booking times
• Assist the Senior Planner in identifying the business requirement for change resulting in recruitment; ability to produce business case/costings.
• Protecting and enhancing the Buffaload brand
• Continuous Improvement
• Evaluate routes to ensure that all routes are profitable
• Manage and maintain Company standards
• To promote a positive health and safety culture through your individual actions.

Shift pattern and hours of work

• 12-hour day shift
• 4 on 4 off
• 06:00 – 18:00

Job description

Join our growing transport team at our Ellington depot in Cambridgeshire. As our business continues to expand with exciting new contracts and increasing operations, we are looking for reliable, professional and motivated HGV Drivers to help drive our success forward.

At Buffaload, our drivers are ambassadors for our business. Every day, they represent our brand by delivering excellent service, putting safety first, supporting colleagues and building strong relationships with our customers. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team and are committed to doing the right thing, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality service while contributing to the continued success of the business. We believe in helping our colleagues develop their skills, build confidence and achieve their potential.

We are seeking newly qualified HGV Drivers to join our operation. If you have recently gained your Class 1 licence, we’d love to hear from you.

For newly qualified drivers with limited or no Class 1 experience, we offer a comprehensive four-week New Pass Programme designed to build confidence, develop skills and prepare you for life on the road. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll receive the support and guidance needed to succeed. In the final week, you’ll undertake a driving assessment and, upon successful completion, receive an increased hourly rate and be fully qualified to drive independently as part of our team.

Various shift patterns and start times available:

• 4 on 4 off
• 5 on 3 off
• 5 on 2 off (Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs)
• 4 on 3 off

Job description

Join our growing transport team at our Ellington depot in Cambridgeshire. As our business continues to expand with exciting new contracts and increasing operations, we are looking for reliable, professional and motivated HGV Drivers to help drive our success forward.

At Buffaload, our drivers are ambassadors for our business. Every day, they represent our brand by delivering excellent service to customers, putting safety first, supporting colleagues and building strong relationships with our customers. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team and are committed to doing the right thing, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality service while contributing to the continued success of the business. We believe in helping our colleagues develop their skills, build confidence and achieve their potential.

We are seeking HGV Drivers with at least 12 months’ Class 1 driving experience to join our operation based in Ellington, Cambridgeshire. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a growing business that values professionalism, teamwork, safety and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Various shift patterns and start times available:

• 4 on 4 off
• 5 on 3 off
• 5 on 2 off (Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs)
• 4 on 3 off

Job description

Join our growing transport team at our Crewe depot. As our business continues to expand with exciting new contracts and increasing operations, we are looking for reliable, professional and motivated HGV Drivers to help drive our success forward.

At Buffaload, our drivers are ambassadors for our business. Every day, they represent our brand by delivering excellent service, putting safety first, supporting colleagues and building strong relationships with our customers. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team and are committed to doing the right thing, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality service while contributing to the continued success of the business. We believe in helping our colleagues develop their skills, build confidence and achieve their potential.

We are seeking newly qualified HGV Drivers to join our operation. If you have recently gained your Class 1 licence, we’d love to hear from you.

For newly qualified drivers with limited or no Class 1 experience, we offer a comprehensive four-week New Pass Programme designed to build confidence, develop skills and prepare you for life on the road. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll receive the support and guidance needed to succeed. In the final week, you’ll undertake a driving assessment and, upon successful completion, receive an increased hourly rate and be fully qualified to drive independently as part of our team.

Various shift patterns and start times available:

• 4 on 4 off
• 5 on 3 off
• 5 on 2 off (Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs)
• 4 on 3 off

Job description

Join our growing transport team at our Crewe depot. As our business continues to expand with exciting new contracts and increasing operations, we are looking for reliable, professional and motivated HGV Drivers to help drive our success forward.

At Buffaload, our drivers are ambassadors for our business. Every day, they represent our brand by delivering excellent service to customers, putting safety first, supporting colleagues and building strong relationships with our customers. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team and are committed to doing the right thing, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality service while contributing to the continued success of the business. We believe in helping our colleagues develop their skills, build confidence and achieve their potential.

We are seeking HGV Drivers with at least 12 months’ Class 1 driving experience to join our operation based in Ellington, Cambridgeshire. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a growing business that values professionalism, teamwork, safety and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Various shift patterns and start times available:

• 4 on 4 off
• 5 on 3 off
• 5 on 2 off (Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs)
• 4 on 3 off

Job description

Join our growing transport team at our Coventry depot. As our business continues to expand with exciting new contracts and increasing operations, we are looking for reliable, professional and motivated HGV Drivers to help drive our success forward.

At Buffaload, our drivers are ambassadors for our business. Every day, they represent our brand by delivering excellent service to customers, putting safety first, supporting colleagues and building strong relationships with our customers. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being part of a team and are committed to doing the right thing, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive and dynamic team where you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality service while contributing to the continued success of the business. We believe in helping our colleagues develop their skills, build confidence and achieve their potential.

We are seeking HGV Drivers with at least 12 months’ Class 1 driving experience to join our operation based in Ellington, Cambridgeshire. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a growing business that values professionalism, teamwork, safety and customer service, we’d love to hear from you.

Various shift patterns and start times available:

• 4 on 4 off
• 5 on 3 off
• 5 on 2 off (Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs)
• 4 on 3 off