Logistics Controller

Eventor; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Wellness

Eye care vouchers

Rewards & Recognition

Discount platform

Job summary

Eventor is seeking a Logistics Controller to join our team in Carlisle. You will plan resource deployment across a 24/7 operation, ensuring compliance with Working Time Directive and EU driver hours rules.

Responsibilities include rostering drivers, coordinating emergency response, route planning, and liaison with convoy commanders. The role also covers KPI reporting, cost calculations, and out-of-hours support to drivers.

Qualifications

• Proven customer service experience in logistics or transport.
• Familiarity with Working Time Directive and EU driver hours rules.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rosters for 24/7 resource coverage.
• Ensure emergency response staffing is maintained.
• Implement the Emergency Plan per procedure.
• Allocate ESL transport assets to convoys.
• Plan routes, sites, and contingencies.
• Liaise between convoy commanders and TLMP.
• Maintain daily driver communications during move requests.
• Ensure clear shift handover and KPI reporting.
• Provide out-of-hours support for drivers.
• Calculate transport costs and seek approvals.
• Assist with tyre call outs and breakdowns as needed.

Skills

Customer service

WTD & EU Driver Hours knowledge

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Outlook

GTS

Microlise

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.

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

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 Eventor a 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 a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer
• Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we 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!