Transport Controller (Nights)

Unipart; East Goscote; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums (12.5%-25%)

Pension

Bonus

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Unipart’s Transport team is seeking a Transport Controller (Nights) at East Midlands Gateway to oversee routing, scheduling, and performance reporting. You will plan routes, coordinate inbound and outbound movements, and manage POD documentation while liaising with engineers and customers to resolve discrepancies.

You will support the Transport Supervisor to sustain service levels during peak periods and ensure accurate data entry, contributing to safety and efficiency in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with good commercial understanding.
• Previous experience in transport, distribution, or a 3PL environment.
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Growth mindset with eagerness to learn, develop, and define new processes.
• Confidence in decision-making and strong problem-solving capabilities using initiative.
• Proficiency in computer systems and understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and coordinate inbound and outbound movement of goods to ensure timely delivery.
• Liaise with engineers and customers to resolve discrepancies and manage POD documentation.
• Maintain high service levels during peak periods and provide cover for the Transport Supervisor.
• Execute administrative duties with high attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Deliver against KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively as a team to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Transport experience

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Health & Safety

Data entry

Job description

Job Advert

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Transport Controller (Nights)

East Midlands Gateway

£32,268.00 per annum, plus 12.5%-25% shift premiums, plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

About The Role

As a Transport Controller, you will provide vital operational support through delivery planning and performance reporting. You will be responsible for planning routes, liaising with engineers, and resolving discrepancies, including POD management. Additionally, you will support the Transport Supervisor to ensure service levels are maintained during peak periods. Please note that shift flexibility is essential for this night shift role.

As Part Of Your Key Responsibilities You’ll

• Plan routes and co-ordinate the inbound and outbound movement of goods to ensure timely delivery
• Liaise with engineers and customers to resolve discrepancies and manage POD documentation
• Maintain high service levels during peak periods and provide cover for the Transport Supervisor
• Execute administrative duties with high attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Deliver against key performance indicators (KPIs) and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively as a team player to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency

About You

We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role!

• Excellent customer service skills supported by a good commercial understanding
• Previous experience in transport, distribution, or a 3PL environment
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A growth mind-set with an eagerness to learn, develop, and define new processes
• Confidence in decision-making and strong problem-solving capabilities using your own initiative
• Proficiency in computer systems and a demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislation

About Unipart

We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers' supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you 'you' - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.

Department

Transport

Contract type

Full time

Hours

20:00 to 06:00 Monday to Friday

Salary

£32,268.00 per annum, plus 12.5%-25% shift premiums, plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

Closing date for applications

21st August, 2026

Hiring Manager

Daren Wright

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