Transport Controller

Streamline Search; Taplow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Controller to manage overnight pallet operations in Taplow. You will oversee delivery planning, driver performance, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in pallet distribution and strong organisational skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £32,000 - £36,000 plus performance bonuses and benefits including a pension scheme and paid holidays.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Company pension scheme

4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day overnight pallet operations.
• Plan and allocate deliveries to ensure efficiency.
• Monitor driver performance and compliance.
• Liaise with customers and warehouse teams.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Manage vehicle utilisation and route planning.
• Maintain accurate transport records.

Skills

Experience in pallet distribution or similar transport operations

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Confident communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of transport compliance and HGV regulations

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Transport Controller

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (DOE) + Performance Bonus

Working Hours Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:30 (core hours)

Additional £25 per night if you take a vehicle home.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day overnight pallet operations.
• Plan, allocate and brief 12 drivers to ensure deliveries (100 drops) and collections (70) are completed efficiently.
• Monitor driver performance, compliance, and working hours.
• Liaise with customers, drivers, and warehouse teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards are met at all times.
• Manage vehicle utilisation and route planning to maximise efficiency.
• Maintain accurate transport records and reports.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (DOE)
• Performance bonus for strong results
• Company pension scheme
• 4 weeks holiday (rising to 5 weeks after 12 months) plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Free on-site parking (if applicable)

About You

• Experience in pallet distribution or similar transport operations
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of transport compliance and HGV/driver regulations.

About Streamline Search

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.