Transport Controller

Mobile - People.Powered.Logistics; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm seeks a Transport Controller to manage daily operations in pallet and full load distribution. This role emphasizes compliance, efficiency, and customer service, requiring strong administrative skills and effective communication with drivers and customers.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Occasional Saturday morning overtime

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills required.
• Confident in communicating with customers and drivers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day transport operations with a focus on pallet and full load distribution.
• Oversee the Driving Team, ensuring duties align with planning.
• Address under-performance and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Customer Communication

Job description

Join Our Team as a Transport Controller at Mobile People.Powered.Logistics Ltd!

Company Overview

At Mobile People.Powered.Logistics Ltd, we're not just a logistics business; we're a force driving positive change. Specialising in pallet network distribution, full and part load haulage, warehousing, and logistics contract management, our DNA propels us to be class leaders in zero emissions, governance, and compliance. Our values, encapsulated in Mobile Genetics - Great Customers, Great People, Great Environment, Great Atmosphere, Great Care, and Great Results - guide our every move.

Job Title and Role: Transport Controller

• Salary: £30K - £34K depending on experience
• Location: Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
• Working Hours: 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday (Occasional Saturday morning overtime)
• Holidays: 20 days plus 8 bank holidays

Job Description

This role is responsible for the efficient and safe running of the day-to-day transport operation with a direct focus on Pallet Distribution and Full Load distribution. This role reports directly to the Transport Team Leader – System Load.

The role is directly responsible for ensuring that deliveries via the Pallet Track Network are executed to a high standard, in-line with our Networks KPI Obligations. Additionally, the role ensures that our daily Full Load business runs smoothly, and the fleet is optimised.

The Transport Controller will also oversee the Driving Team, ensuring duties are conducted correctly in line with Planning expectations. This includes addressing under-performance, using management tools to identify concerns, and working with management and drivers to resolve issues. The role also emphasizes compliance concerning driver hours, vehicle defects, and infringements to ensure adherence to local regulations. Support for these activities will be provided by the Management Team and the System Distribution/System Load Team Leader, with particular focus from the National Compliance Manager.

This role requires the ability to contribute to the smooth operation with minimal support after training, and to use data and trends for continuous process improvements. Customer service is also key, ensuring quality and service are maintained while seeking efficiencies, with support from the Management Team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills and be confident communicating with customers and drivers.