Night Shift Transport Controller

Driver Hire Ipswich; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 24,423 - 34,785; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Pension

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training & development

Guaranteed 8.5hrs per day

28 days holiday prorated on PAYE

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Driver Hire Ipswich is seeking a Night Shift Transport Controller in Bury St Edmunds. You will allocate vehicles and drivers to routes, monitor night operations, and ensure loads depart on time. A Transport Manager CPC is mandatory, with strong judgment for night planning and regulatory compliance.

The role offers night hours (9pm–5am), a pay rate of £21.49 per hour, and progression opportunities within a multinational transport operator.

Qualifications

• Requires Transport Manager CPC qualification.
• Experience in transport planning, fleet coordination, or logistics control.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Ability to make confident decisions independently during night operations.

Responsibilities

• Allocate vehicles and drivers to routes while ensuring legal compliance.
• Monitor live nocturnal transport activity and adapt plans for delays or changes.
• Ensure loads are dispatched safely, accurately and on time.
• Maintain real-time driver communications and issue guidance as needed.
• Use transport management systems to update statuses and produce overnight reports.

Skills

Transport planning

Fleet coordination

People management

Decision making

UK transport knowledge

Education

Transport Manager CPC qualification

Job description

Night Shift Transport Controller

Pay rate: £21.49 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Start Date: ASAP

The successful Night Shift Transport Controller will receive:

• £21.49 per hour
• Staff Pension
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Training & development within a multinational transport operator
• Guaranteed 8.5hrs per day
• 28 days holiday prorated on PAYE
• Upskilling to HGV, ADR and HIAB after satisfactory probation period
• Referral Bonus - Introduce a friend to us and you receive a bonus!

What to expect as a Night Shift Transport Controller:

• The role requires a Transport Manager CPC qualification & strong operational judgement. Working hours are 9pm - 5am.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers to scheduled routes, ensuring compliance with driver hours, tachograph regulations, and Working Time Directive.
• Monitor live transport activity throughout the night, adjusting plans proactively to manage delays, breakdowns, or customer changes.
• Ensure all loads are dispatched accurately, safely, and on time.
• Maintain real time communication with drivers, providing instructions, updates, and support.
• Apply Transport Manager CPC knowledge to ensure all night operations meet legal and company standards.
• Conduct checks on driver documentation, vehicle defects, and compliance reports.
• Handle performance issues, conduct briefings, and provide guidance to staff.
• Manage driver start times, breaks, and shift adherence.
• Respond to unexpected issues such as vehicle breakdowns, route disruptions, or staffing shortages.
• Liaise with maintenance providers, other sites, and customers to keep operations running smoothly.
• Make confident decisions under pressure to protect service levels and customer commitments.
• Use operating transport management systems to update job statuses, driver information, and route progress.
• Produce accurate overnight reports for the day team, including incidents, delays, and KPI performance.
• Maintain records of vehicle defects, driver hours, and operational changes.

As a Night Shift Transport Controller you must:

• Transport Manager CPC qualification (mandatory).
• Experience in transport planning, fleet coordination, or logistics control.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Ability to make confident decisions independently during night operations.
• Knowledge of UK transport legislation, driver hours, and compliance standards.
• Comfortable working night shifts in a fast paced environment.

Call us now on 01473 480177 or apply below - shifts available immediately!

This position is commutable from Stowmarket, Ipswich, Thetford, Cambridge, Newmarket and other areas nearby to Bury St Edmunds.

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