Transport Shift Co-Ordinator

Deutsche Post; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Pension 8% employer

Employee pension 4%

GP consultations

Retail discounts

Loans & mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Transport Shift Controller to support driver dispatch and general administration. The role requires coordinating drivers, handling calls, and communicating with internal and external teams to resolve queries, while maintaining efficient shift operations.

Working hours are 14:00–22:00 Monday to Friday with flexibility for other times as needed. A competitive wage is offered with a range that reflects a permanent full-time position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport or transport related field.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can juggle multiple tasks at once.
• Has strong communication skills and is comfortable speaking with drivers and customers.
• Can work independently while also collaborating with a wider team.
• Is flexible with working hours and willing to support operational needs when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and dispatching drivers, ensuring all routes are efficiently covered.
• Handling incoming calls, primarily from drivers needing support or updates.
• Communicating with internal teams and external customers to resolve queries.
• Completing general operational and administrative tasks to support the shift.
• Providing debrief support for drivers when required, including reviewing completed routes and issues.

Job description

Pay Rate: £26,851.07 Basic Annual Salary. Overtime Rate x1.5
Grade: O
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday 14:00 - 22:00 (flexibility is required to cover other times from time to time)
Location: - Burton on Trent, DE14 1PT

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Transport Shift Controller to support with Driver dispatch and general administration duties.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Coordinating and dispatching drivers, ensuring all routes are efficiently covered
• Handling incoming calls, primarily from drivers needing support or updates
• Communicating with internal teams and external customers to resolve queries
• Completing general operational and administrative tasks to support the shift
• Providing debrief support for drivers when required, including reviewing completed routes and issues

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous experience in a transport or transport related field
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently juggle multiple tasks at once
• Has strong communication skills and is comfortable speaking with drivers and customers
• Can work independently while also collaborating well with a wider team
• Is flexible with working hours and willing to support operational needs when required

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

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