Logistics Controller

Culina Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Logistics Controller to optimize resource allocation and ensure compliance with legal requirements. You will handle planning routes and maintaining communication with drivers and clients. Candidates should have experience with Microsoft Office, WTD, EU Drivers Hours, and must showcase strong customer service skills. The role includes various responsibilities aimed at maintaining operational efficiency in a 24/7 environment, with a supportive team culture that recognizes hard-working employees.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave of 20 days

Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions

Life Assurance – 2x annual salary

Wellness programme with 24/7 support

Eye Care Vouchers for discounts

Reward and recognition programs

Everyday retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
• Good customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours.
• Experience with GTS and Microlise applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain driver and core staff rosters for resource management.
• Plan routes and manage emergency plans as required.
• Communicate ongoing updates with drivers and customers.
• Calculate transport costs and submit for approval.
• Support drivers out of hours and manage KPI production.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Access

Outlook

WTD knowledge

EU Drivers Hours knowledge

GTS application knowledge

Microlise application knowledge

Customer service skills

Job description

Company Description

Eventor (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading event specialist, providing bespoke logistic solutions of every kind for motorsport, music, events, exhibitions, and the nuclear industry. We can transport, build, maintain and store anything and everything you need for your event.

At Culina Group 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!

Job Description

As a Logistics Controller within Eventor, you will be responsible for providing a plan that deploys allocated resources in the most effective way. You will ensure that the plan meets all legal obligations regarding Working Time Directive (WTD) and EU Drivers Legislation.

Hours: 4 On 4 Off 12hr shift, rotating between Days and Nights

Shifts: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00

Key responsibilities of a Logistics Controller

• Maintaining driver/core staff rosters to ensure resource capability over a 24/7 period including reactive and emergency response.
• Ensuring the numbers within the emergency response driving team are consistently maintained.
• Implement and deploy the Emergency Plan ensuring compliance with Company Procedure.
• Responsible for the allocation of ESL transport assets to individual convoys as required for all deployments.
• Planning of routes and alternative routes, site locations and establishment and assisting with contingency planning.
• Act as a liaison between convoy commander(s) and TLMP Liaison Officer (Customer appointed on shift)
• Ensuring there is ongoing verbal communication with the driver(s) during Adhoc Move Requests form the customer to supplement the use of Microlise to give updates.
• Ensuring there is clear daily communication between shifts, utilising the shift handover document and passing on critical information/concerns to Team Leader and Contract Manager.
• Occasionally assisting when required at drivers / debrief counter for Customer specific movements only.
• Respond to customer requests for movement or other enquiries, escalating as required.
• Calculating Transport Costs & submitting them for approval
• Requesting drivers & tractor units as required
• Advising Forecast Team
• Administrative tasks, including weekly hours, vehicle mileage, production of KPI’s
• Out of hours support to Eventor Drivers (secondary to Customer specific work).
• Liaise with Customer Services on drivers’ behalf
• Assist with Tyre call outs and breakdowns
• Update GTS accordingly as required.
• Assist with tracking Formula 1 Trucks in season as required (secondary to Customer specific work).
• To comply with health, Safety, Environment rules to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors.
• To report any breaches of Health and Safety to your Line Manager immediately.
• To report any accidents, incident or close- call in line with Company procedure and assist in any investigations which may be required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft excel, word, Access and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of WTD and EU Drivers Hours (Core).
• Working knowledge in GTS and Microlise applications.
• Good customer service skills

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Eventora 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 — Competitive holiday entitlement of 20 Days
• Pension scheme — we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer
• Life Assurance– x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness — Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe 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 Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts – via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

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!