Operations Controller

Great Bear; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is seeking an Operations Controller for their Chorley site on a full-time permanent basis. The role involves managing the outbound schedule, controlling paperwork accuracy, and ensuring a smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar roles, demonstrate strong communication and time management skills, and be proficient in relevant tools such as Autostore and RF kit. A range of benefits including pension and wellness programs is offered.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee of the Month rewards

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse management or similar role.
• Ability to prioritize work based on schedules and resources.
• Team player capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the outbound schedule to meet delivery times.
• Issue instructions to staff to maintain flow of work.
• Ensure paperwork for outbound vehicles is accurate.
• Communicate issues to Shift Managers promptly.
• Participate as a member of the operations team.

Skills

Proven experience within a similar fast-paced role

PC literate in Word, Excel and Outlook

Strong communication skills

Excellent time management

Team player

Tools

Autostore

RF kit

Job description

Job Description

Our Chorley site have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Controller to join their team on a full time permanent basis.

Salary: £27,264 per annum.

Working hours: Any 5 in 7 days, 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm rotating.

As the Operations Controller, you will contribute to the success of the site by supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring that all schedules for inbound receipts and outbound loads are run efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently managing the outbound schedule to ensure collection and delivery times are met.
• Issuing instructions to designated staff to maintain a smooth flow of inbound and outbound work.
• Controlling paperwork for outbound vehicles, ensuring 100% accuracy.
• Being the initial point of contact for all drivers arriving on site.
• Communicating issues to Shift Managers in a timely manner to minimise disruption to the schedule.
• Participating as an active member of the operations team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus.
• Maintaining good communication with transport providers to ensure late collections and delivery failures are avoided.
• Producing a thorough, detailed handover to the following shift highlighting potential issues, reminders and current state of play.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a similar fast-paced role.
• Ability to prioritise work based on scheduling and available resources.
• PC literate in Word, Excel and Outlook with the ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be a team player who is capable of working on your own initiative.
• Able to demonstrate an in‑depth knowledge of on‑site systems.
• Experience and good working knowledge of Autostore and RF kit.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to demonstrate a courteous and professional attitude towards customers and third party hauliers.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Beara 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 – 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement, so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance – x2 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 day, 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!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!