Transport Controller

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors. Extended network services are also provided to support all your transport needs including European, Ports, & Rail.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Transport/Driver Controller will effectively maintain the transport operation and day to day business whilst observing company process and procedures within the Transport team.To operate and deliver the transport service based on the plan provided.Driver liaison and key point of contact for all day-to-day transport activities.

Salary: €37,000 per annum.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off days, 05.00-16.15

Key Duties of a Transport Controller:

• Follow and adhere to the Transport Plan daily, adapting and making changes to suit the business needs.
• Collect data and maintain transport information and data as required by operation.
• Accurate and timely updating of transport information within the transport management system.
• Liaising daily with personnel across the operation (Drivers & Transport Manager).
• When required - brief and debrief Drivers at the start and end of shift ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
• Collate PODs and check discrepancies, manage paperwork queries with Customer Service.
• Liaise with Customer regarding delivery issues.
• Adhere to legal compliance and company procedure regarding any defects, services, NCT’s, etc.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with drivers, communicating accurate start times, additional shifts, etc.
• Maintaining good morale, reporting any driver’s issues or concerns to management. In turn, communicating any operational changes that may affect a driver’s daily duties.
• Ensuring adherence to all statutory and legal requirements, adhering to all health & safety/safe systems of work.
• Proactively escalates any potential service issue to both immediate management and to the customer.                                                                                                                                          
• When required, to ensure flexibility within the department to cover colleague’s tasks during times of holidays & absence.                                                                                     
• Direct the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members.
• Occasionally assisting Transport Manager with compliance with company and local statutory. obligations regarding working time legislation, operator licensing, Health & Safety and quality.
• To adhere to the Culina company values.                                                                            
• Support Company initiatives.                                                                                                               

• Previous experience within a similar role within a Transport and Logistics environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge & experience of tachograph / driving rules and regulations,
• Excellent communication skills in order to deliver accurate information.
• Planning and organising skills.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.
• Customer service driven.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft office packages.
• Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation.

As part of our drive to make Stobart a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - 16 days plus the normal bank holidays.
• Pension - 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance - x2.
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via referral bonus', special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to 100's of retailer discounts for everyday savings!  
• Fitness - your wellbeing is important to us and being active is a great way to keep your body and your mind health. We have partnered with PureGym so you can save money on a no contract membership. 

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!