Night Transport Controller | Planning, Driver Coordination

Gregory Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Monthly training courses

Retail discounts

Free uniform

Volunteer day

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Transport Operator in Bridgwater for night shifts Monday to Friday, 21:00–06:00. The role covers transport administration, coordinating daily operations, and nationwide driver coverage within a fast-paced environment.

You will plan and organise transport activities, lead daily operations, and maintain high service standards by building strong customer relationships and supporting drivers. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Transport operations experience in transport/logistics.
• Knowledge of Manpack traffic system is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong UK geographical knowledge.
• Excellent organisational skills and prioritising workload.
• Attention to detail is critical and working to deadlines daily.
• Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Computer literate.
• MS packages to include Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport activities across peak and off-peak periods to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Manage day-to-day transport challenges and debrief drivers.
• Build strong relationships with customers to maintain high service standards.
• Support, manage, and debrief drivers to ensure compliance and improvement.
• Maximise fleet and resource utilisation through proactive planning.
• Produce regular operational reports and identify trends with recommendations.
• Handle queries across email, telephone, and face-to-face interactions.
• Assist in KPI production and daily operational statistics.
• Provide hands-on support during breakdowns or disruptions to minimise impact.
• Foster positive working relationships within the team.

Skills

Transport ops

UK geography

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

MS Office

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Gregory Distribution Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Transport Operator in Bridgwater for night shifts Monday to Friday, 21:00–06:00. The role covers transport administration, coordinating daily operations, and nationwide driver coverage within a fast-paced environment.

You will plan and organise transport activities, lead daily operations, and maintain high service standards by building strong customer relationships and supporting drivers. Training and progression opportunities are available.