Night Shift Crane & Automation Controller

Lineage Logistics; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EA

Cycle-to-work scheme

Credit union access

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is recruiting for a Crane Controller / Automation Process Controller at our Peterborough depot. The role oversees automated systems and WMS, coordinating stock movements and supporting yard activity during a fast-paced night shift.

You will work with drivers, colleagues, and customers, using strong organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate stock handling and timely deliveries. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and monthly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS) is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in stock control, automation, logistics, or a warehouse environment is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automation and WMS systems to ensure timely and accurate stock movements.
• Investigate stock queries, discrepancies and system issues.
• Maintain stock administration, data input, allocations, and documentation scanning.
• Manage stock control using WMS for customers.
• Support inbound and outbound stock flow to meet warehouse and customer requirements.
• Monitor system performance and escalate issues where required.
• Liaise with engineering and operational teams to resolve automation or system faults.
• Manage the booking diary and schedule collections and deliveries.
• Sign up PODs and liaise with Lineage drivers and external hauliers.
• Control yard activity, including coordination with shunters, drivers, and outside hauliers.
• Issue keys, pads, and prepare run sheets for drivers.
• Handle telephone and email queries, providing a high level of customer service.
• Manage NCRs and communicate discrepancies to customers in a timely manner.
• Provide accurate shift handovers and support site KPIs.
• Undertake ad hoc administrative and operational tasks as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Planning & prioritisation

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT literacy

WMS experience

Stock control

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Lineage Logistics is recruiting for a Crane Controller / Automation Process Controller at our Peterborough depot. The role oversees automated systems and WMS, coordinating stock movements and supporting yard activity during a fast-paced night shift.

You will work with drivers, colleagues, and customers, using strong organisational skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate stock handling and timely deliveries. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and monthly pay.