Transport Controller - Manchester

JAMA Logistics; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

JAMA Logistics in Manchester is seeking a Transport Controller to build and run a profitable daily transport plan across our fleet. This hands-on role involves managing vehicles, drivers, customers, live issues, route decisions, margins and service.

You will work closely with the Operations Manager to improve how the transport department operates and to develop into a future transport leader. Experience in UK transport operations/planning is expected; formal qualifications are useful, but

Qualifications

• Experience in UK transport operations/planning is expected.
• Attitude, judgement, ownership and potential matter as much as formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control vehicles and drivers throughout the day.
• Replan when the day changes and solve problems before they escape.
• Speak confidently with customers and drivers.
• Protect margin, reduce empty mileage and use subcontractors intelligently.
• Capture additional charges and keep operational data accurate.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to improve how the transport department operates.
• Experience in UK transport operations/planning is expected. Formal qualifications are useful, but attitude, judgement, ownership and potential matter just as much.

Skills

UK transport planning

Job description

We are rebuilding the operating structure of a growing transport and warehousing business and are looking for a Transport Controller who wants more than another planning desk.

You will work directly with our Operations Manager, helping to build and run a profitable daily transport plan across our fleet. This is a hands-on role: vehicles, drivers, customers, live issues, route decisions, margin and service.

We are not looking for someone who simply keeps trucks moving. We want someone who wants to understand why the work makes money, how the operation can improve and how they can grow into a future transport leader.

You will be expected to:

• Plan and control vehicles and drivers throughout the day.
• Replan when the day changes and solve problems before they escape.
• Speak confidently with customers and drivers.
• Protect margin, reduce empty mileage and use subcontractors intelligently.
• Capture additional charges and keep operational data accurate.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to improve how the transport department operates.
• Experience in UK transport operations/planning is expected. Formal qualifications are useful, but attitude, judgement, ownership and potential matter just as much.