Van Fleet Controller – Lead Delivery & Routes

GSF Car Parts; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

28 days annual leave (plus up to 5 for

Free flu vaccine

Health & wellbeing tools

Pension expert support

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Financial wellbeing products

Volunteer leave

Training & career progression

Job summary

GSF Car Parts is hiring a Van Controller to lead the driver team and coordinate delivery runs across branches. You will ensure timely van deliveries while maintaining service standards and cost efficiency, supported by a robust maintenance and scheduling approach.

In this role you’ll train and develop drivers, uphold strong customer service, and leverage local knowledge within a 40 mile radius to optimise routes and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Motivate a diverse team and manage drivers.
• Customer-focused and driven to achieve.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to train and develop others.
• Must have held a driving licence for at least 3 years.
• Geographical knowledge within a 40 mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Manage the driver team.
• Coordinate delivery runs and orders in the most cost effective way.
• Ensure vans deliver on time.
• Control and coordinate branch fleet maintenance and servicing.
• Ensure the delivery team can deliver the branches customer service standards.

Skills

Team management

Customer focus

Communication skills

Training & development

Driving licence

Geographical knowledge

Delivery coordination

Job description

GSF Car Parts is hiring a Van Controller to lead the driver team and coordinate delivery runs across branches. You will ensure timely van deliveries while maintaining service standards and cost efficiency, supported by a robust maintenance and scheduling approach.

In this role you’ll train and develop drivers, uphold strong customer service, and leverage local knowledge within a 40 mile radius to optimise routes and outcomes.