Evening Controller

Carousel Logistics; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Carousel Logistics is seeking an Evening Controller to manage operations at their Coventry depot. This role involves overseeing drivers, ensuring compliance with procedures, and managing freight logistics. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in a fast-paced logistics environment. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free Onsite Parking

Health Cash Plan Scheme

Company Discount Perks

24 days basic Annual Leave

Day off for your Birthday

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Ability to follow and instruct others in standard operating procedures.
• Experience reading KPIs and understanding operational impacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workloads and ensure service levels are achieved.
• Control drivers and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Support freight receipt, movement, and sortation.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Computer Literate

Tools

Excel

Word

Power Point

Job description

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Carousel Logistics, a leader in the logistics and supply chain industry, is seeking an Evening Controller.

As an Evening Controller, you will play a vital role in supporting the operations by receiving and a re-distributing freight from our Coventry depot. You will be controlling drivers throughout the shift ensuring both briefs and de-briefs are completed. Making both planned and ad hoc arrangements as well as communicating with the wider business on the current service/plan/deliveries/collections etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure KPI’s and service levels are consistently achieved by planning daily workloads and utilising drivers and routes available.
• Loading and unloading delivery vehicles ensuring correct documentation is in place.
• Ability to follow and instruct others in standard operating procedures and work in a methodical, logical manner, ensuring compliance with contractual targets.
• Ability to work at pace and understand written English (numbers and words).
• Supporting the Receipt, Movement & Sortation of freight.
• Using the TMS system as appropriate, includes but not limited to optimising routes, making changes where needed and ensuring all freight is loaded correctly and POD’d at the end of the shift.
• Making alternative arrangements for any ad hoc or special work (CX/Own Resource/Subcontractors)
• Working to site safety, health, environmental, security and quality procedures and associated policies, ensuring work is completed safely in line with organisations risk assessments and safety management system.
• Ensuring all transacting activity in line with Carousel procedures. This includes using digital devices, systems, and business processes.
• Capturing of variation and escalating as required in line with company process
• Ensure housekeeping is carried out on site.
• Capturing commercial information and recording to enable accurate cost management
• Supporting Client services with any queries and promoting a thorough and accurate de-brief to be completed enabling better client visibility and service
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Clear communication skills with focus and attention to detail
• Capability to problem solve in a pressurised environment
• Computer Literate (Excel, Word, Power Point)
• Previous experience in a fast-paced logistics environment
• Experience using Excel
• Experience reading KPI’s and understanding how the operation effects them
  
  

Basic Details & Benefits Of The Role

• A basic salary of up to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
• 45 hours per week worked 14:00hrs – 23:00hrs
• Some flexibility on working days during quiet seasons
• High Season: Saturday - Wednesday
• Low Season: Saturday – Thursday with Sunday off.
• Free Onsite Parking
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Company Discount Perks
• 24 days basic Annual Leave
• Day off for your Birthday
• Company annual recognition schemes and Long Service Awards
  

Our Values

• Caring: At Carousel, we genuinely care about our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valued.
• Ownership: We believe in taking ownership and accountability for our actions and results. We empower our team members to make impactful decisions and drive meaningful change.
• Learning: Continuous learning and personal growth are at the core of our company culture. We encourage curiosity, embrace new challenges, and provide ample opportunities for professional development.
  
  

If you are interested in the role or would like more information, please click apply and we will be in touch.

Carousel Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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