Gatehouse Controller – Christmas Peak Logistics

Pertemps Royal Mail; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking Gatehouse Officers in Stoke-on-Trent for a temporary Christmas peak operation. You will manage incoming/outgoing Class 1 HGVs, check details and record movements, and direct drivers to the correct areas.

The role requires reliable, flexible individuals with good IT skills, able to work independently in a busy site and follow strict security and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous gatehouse, transport or logistics experience preferred.
• Confident communicating with HGV drivers and site teams.
• Good IT and administration skills.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and make decisions.
• Reliable, flexible and comfortable working in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing Class 1 HGV vehicles.
• Check vehicle details and record arrivals and departures.
• Direct drivers to correct areas of the site.
• Communicate with drivers, transport teams and site management.
• Monitor movements to prevent delays and congestion.
• Maintain accurate records and report issues.
• Follow site security and safety procedures.

Skills

Gatehouse experience

Transport/logistics experience

Communication with HGV drivers

IT skills

Administration skills

Attention to detail

Independent decision making

Reliability & flexibility

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking Gatehouse Officers in Stoke-on-Trent for a temporary Christmas peak operation. You will manage incoming/outgoing Class 1 HGVs, check details and record movements, and direct drivers to the correct areas.

The role requires reliable, flexible individuals with good IT skills, able to work independently in a busy site and follow strict security and safety procedures.