Night Transport Dispatch Controller - Real-Time Scheduler

Boughey Logistics; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime: 1.5x

On site gym and games room

33 days holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Medicash cashback

Discounts at major retailers

Travel savings

Entertainment offers

Dining and lifestyle deals

Family friendly enhanced leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Boughey Distribution is seeking a dispatcher for a permanent night shift (10pm–6am) at our Lymedale site. You will manage outbound delivery schedules, coordinate resources and maintain compliance in real time, ensuring on-time performance.

Role requires experience in a Transport Office, strong communication, and IT literacy. You will work with cross-functional teams, support drivers, and contribute to accurate reporting while adhering to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Transport Office.
• Strong communicationskills at all levels, both written and verbal.
• IT literate – Experience with SAP, Tacho Analysis, Microlise would be advantageous.
• Proactive, team player with the ability to work unsupervised.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good UK geographic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the completion of the outbound delivery schedule in real time.
• Control vehicle and driver resource against schedules within compliance restrictions.
• Identify and resolve issues that may impact completion of the schedule.
• Communicate with other areas such as Backhaul, GHT, VMU and Delivery Service.
• Answer incoming communication to the traffic desk.
• Support drivers who require assistance from the team.
• Manage vehicles to meet service schedules.
• Complete accurate administration work and reports to the required standards.
• To be aware of and adhere to the Company's Health & Safety Policy, taking responsibility for the Health, Safety, environmental and welfare of yourself and others in your departments.

Skills

Transport office experience

Strong communication skills

IT literacy

Proactive

Attention to detail

UK geography knowledge

Tools

SAP

Tacho Analysis

Microlise

Job description

Boughey Distribution is seeking a dispatcher for a permanent night shift (10pm–6am) at our Lymedale site. You will manage outbound delivery schedules, coordinate resources and maintain compliance in real time, ensuring on-time performance.

Role requires experience in a Transport Office, strong communication, and IT literacy. You will work with cross-functional teams, support drivers, and contribute to accurate reporting while adhering to health and safety policies.