Transport Controller

Path Recruitment Ltd; Martock; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job description

Transport Controller role - Paying up to £28k, you will be office-based working Monday to Friday only. This role will support both the hire and transport planning functions to turn around hires, raising purchase orders and making sales calls to bring in new business.

This Transport Controller role is commutable from Martock, West Chinnock, Puckilington & surrounding areas.

As the Transport Controller, you will require experience in reactive planning / next day or often same day planning. You will be planning routes for all categories of vehicles from Class 1 lorries to flatbeds across multiple contracts for construction-based customers. You will be working for a Blue Chip supplier of a complete range of construction equipment across the region who are looking for an organised controller to join their professional team. You may also liaise with sub-contractors, third-party transport firms, and agencies to secure additional drivers to fulfil bookings.

Duties of the Transport Controller will include:

1. Raising on/off hires
2. Scheduling movements of various plant hire equipment to high priority contracts
3. Managing & coordinating all available drivers while utilising your fleet. This will include lorries, hiabs, trailers, and shunters.
4. Route planning whilst ensuring drivers' hours and WTD are adhered to
5. Tachograph, smart analysis, and Telematics reports to be processed and any issues or trends fed back to line managers

To be successful in the role of Transport Controller, you will have previously worked in positions such as Transport Planner, Transport Router, Logistics Coordinator, Transport Clerk, or Logistics Planner. A background in construction, civils, or the hire industry would be an advantage.

Benefits of the Transport Controller role:

1. Regular team events/nights out
2. Training & development with management courses available
3. Ongoing coaching and mapped out progression paths. Our client loves to promote from within!

Please note that all potential employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the Transport Controller role, APPLY and reach out via 01933 667223 / [e-mail]