Backshift - Operations Controller 40

EVRi International; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Flexible perks

Job summary

Evri Group is hiring for an Operations Controller at the Preston site. The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, with dayshift Monday to Friday 11:00–19:30. Based in Preston, you will support driver communication, admin tasks and asset control across the site.

The successful candidate will have administration experience and industry knowledge, with a flexible approach to work and a team-focused mindset. Evri offers a supportive, inclusive environment with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Administration experience / skills.
• Industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Driver pre-brief and de-brief as required.
• Manage container portal updates and daily container counts.
• Check SP payments and produce daily/monthly reports.
• Complete admin tasks and maintain filing systems.
• Handle customer queries via IT systems.
• Support managers on requests as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and site policies.
• Maintain timekeeping, attendance and conduct on site.

Skills

Administration experience

Industry knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Preston Site, Unit 1, Trefoil Way, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Evri Group is the UK’s premier parcel delivery business, uniting four distinct brands—Evri, Evri Premium, a network of DHL, UK Mail and Irish e-commerce specialist Coll-8—to deliver more than 1 billion parcels and letters annually across the UK and to over 200 global destinations. With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000 couriers and drivers, 8,000 vehicles, and a nationwide network of hubs, depots and fulfilment centres, we combine over 50 years of expertise with the scale and flexibility to support everyone from casual senders to SMEs and major retailers. Driven by our friendly, ambitious and diverse people, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and offer exciting opportunities across the Evri Group.

Position: Operations Controller

ContractType: Permanent – 40 hours

Location: Preston

Shift: Days / Monday – Friday 11:00 - 19:30

What You’ll Do

You will assist in the Pre-Brief/De-Brief and complete driver documentation. You will also complete and maintain the company documentation. As well as communicating with drivers and customers via telephone and the appropriate company IT systems.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Driver pre-brief or evening de-brief as required
• Control company asset management, notably container portal updates, daily container counts, key and scanner controls
• Check SP payments and issue associated daily/monthly reporting
• Complete all admin tasks and maintain a suitable filing system including SP/employee vetting, driver set up processes, ID badge ordering
• Deal with customer queries via company IT systems
• Any reasonable request from a Manager/Supervisor
• All health and safety policies and procedures are complied with (as stated in the employee handbook/displayed at the location) in line with site risk assessments
• Comply with company guidelines in relation to timekeeping, attendance, work performance, appearance and display appropriate behaviour whilst on site

What We Can Offer You

• Annual Leave: At least 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Inclusive Benefits: Access to flexible perks including shopping vouchers, insurance, and healthcare.

What We’re Looking For

A flexible approach to work and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing support in resolving problems and having a can‑do, right‑first‑time and passionate approach.

Qualifications

• Administration experience / skills
• Industry knowledge

Evri Group for everyone

We’re committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.

We’re also on a mission to be the UK’s most accessible delivery business. We’ve partnered with Scope, the leading disability equality charity, to improve deliveries for millions of customers and give extra support to our colleagues and couriers who need it.

Collaboration is key because we work better together. Bring passion, ambition and an open mind, and in return we’ll give you respect, flexibility and a place where you can thrive.

Preston Site, Unit 1, Trefoil Way, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom