Operations Controller

Culina Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking an Operations Controller to manage drivers and vehicles while ensuring compliance with EU regulations. The ideal candidate should have managerial experience and a strong knowledge of the logistics sector. This role involves shift management, effective communication, and adherence to company policies. The position is full-time, and offers competitive salary and benefits, including pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Annual Leave – 20 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme – 5% employee and 3% employer contribution

Life Assurance – x2 your annual salary

Wellness programme – access to confidential counselling

Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts

Employee of the month and year recognition program

Everyday discounts with over 50 retailers

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of logistics and transport industry.
• At least 5 years experience in a managerial role within the transport industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage drivers and vehicles ensuring compliance with legal and safety regulations.
• Efficiently manage the outbound schedule to meet collection and delivery times.
• Control paperwork for outbound vacancies ensuring 100% accuracy.

Skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows package (word and excel)

Strong working knowledge of GTS and the GTS system

Knowledge of and experience within the logistics sector

Good working knowledge of WTD and EU drivers hours regulations

Education

GSCE in Maths and English at at least a grade 'C' or equivalent

5 GSCEs at at least a grade 'C' or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you’re valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are currently seeking an Operations Controller to join our Operations team at our Burton Latimer site on a full time permanent basis!

As an Operations Controller you will contribute to the success of the site by managing drivers and vehicles, ensuring that legal requirements are adhered to, vehicles are roadworthy and drivers working within EU driver regulations. You will also have some responsibility for effective site management in accordance with company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant H&S regulations.

Shift: 4 on 4 off, 18:00 - 06:00.

Salary: £34,624.51 per annum.

Key Duties of an Operations Controller include:

• 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 vacancies ensuring 100% accuracy.

• Controlling the flow of international inbound to ensure scheduling adherence and to limit any potential demurrage claims.

• Fulfilment of paperwork requirements for despatches.

• Communicating issues to the Shift Manager in a timely manner to minimise disruption to the schedule.

• Liaising with the transport department to ensure a continual trailer flow.

• 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 a current state of play.

Qualifications

Essential:

• GSCE in Maths and English at at least a grade 'C' or equivalent.
• 5 GSCEs at at least a grade 'C' or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows package (word and excel in particular).
• Strong working knowledge of GTS and the GTS system.
• Knowledge of and experience within the logistics sector.
• Good working knowledge of WTD and EU drivers hours regulations

Desirable:

• Nationally recognised Health and Safety qualification
• CPC National Qualification
• At least 5 years experience in a managerial role within the transport industry

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Stobarta 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– 20 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Life Assurance- x 2your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 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!