Transport Controller

Our client is looking for an experienced Transport Controller to join their expanding team

Monday to Friday 10.00 - 19.00

Objectives of the role as Transport Controller, include, but not limited to:

• Ensure all customer requirements (both internal and external) are satisfied daily.
• Plan out all vehicle routes for daily collections and deliveries.
• Continually review and re-engineer the operation to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Co-ordinate own fleet and sub-contract to ensure cost effective solutions for customer requirements.
• Day to day driver management.
• Ensure all drivers are de-briefed daily.
• Develop team, providing skills and training to meet operational requirements and efficiency

• To maintain a well-motivated and enthusiastic team.
• Support with the management of all suppliers to include: Subcontractors, Agency’s, R&M service agents, fuel suppliers etc ensuring all operational costs are controlled.
• Provide out of hours support for customers and drivers.
• Offer flexibility to cover shifts due to holidays and absences (including weekend cover).
• Support with conducting regular driver/vehicle/trailers checks to ensure the highest standards of reliability and presentation are maintained as well as fleet control.
• Assist with the management of all in cab technology.
• Support with the management of Driver training program to include Driver CPC.
• Ensure full compliance with all company internal processes and procedures.
• Perform all tasks relative to requirements of all Pallet Networks.
• Flexibility to rotate / cover shifts as and when required.
• Cover all aspects of Fleet and Health & Safety Compliance

Your CV and experience:

• O-Licence experience.
• General IT knowledge to include Excel, Word etc.
• Excellent self-motivation and able to work under own supervision.
• Team player with the ability to instil confidence and drive in others.
• The ability to co-ordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with management, drivers, and suppliers.
• Flexibility - the ability to adapt and cope with the unexpected.
• Working Time Directive experience and associated systems.

£36,597.50 PA

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.

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