Transport Controller

Adecco; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Transport Controller in Chelmsford. You will manage transport activities, ensuring high levels of customer service while planning routes and coordinating driver activities. This role offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, within a supportive environment that values inclusivity.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays

Workplace Pension Scheme after three months

On-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role or environment.
• Familiarity with the transport and logistics sector is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Planning transport routes and allocating services.
• Overseeing and coordinating the daily activities of service drivers.
• Collaborating with sales and customer service teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented approach

Strong administrative skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Tools

IT tools (Word, Excel)

Job description

Transport Controller

Join our client's friendly team as a Transport Controller in the Chelmsford area! We are seeking an experienced individual to manage the transport activities, ensuring the highest levels of customer service. If you have a background in transport and logistics and are looking for a fast-paced yet rewarding environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

As part of the Service Operations group, you will be responsible for planning transport routes and allocating services, deliveries, and collections using the planning software tools.
Working closely with the Service Manager, you will oversee and coordinate the daily activities of service drivers, ensuring efficient and timely completion of tasks.
Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams, as well as depot managers, to address any arising issues and ensure adherence to company policies.Requirements:

At least 1 year of experience in a similar role or environment.
Familiarity with the transport and logistics sector is preferred.
Proficiency in IT tools such as Word, Excel, etc.
Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
A customer-oriented approach, with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The role requires your own means of transport due to the location of the office.What we offer:

Competitive salary up to £33,000.00 per annum, based on experience.
20 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.- Monday to Friday working hours (08:00 - 17:30)

Workplace Pension Scheme after three months of employment.
Additional benefits include a company pension and on-site parking.If you are looking for an exciting role where you can make a difference, apply today! Join a dynamic team and contribute to providing top-notch customer service in the transport and logistics industry!

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Transport Controller

Company:

Location:

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 19th 2025

Sector:

Other

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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