Warehouse Operations Controller: Scheduling & Driver Liaison

Culina; Chorley; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday Discounts

Job summary

Culina is seeking an Operations Controller at our Chorley site to drive day-to-day warehouse activity in a full-time permanent role. Salary is £27,264 per year, with rotating 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm shifts.

You will oversee outbound schedules, issue instructions, maintain accurate outbound paperwork, and be the on-site driver contact. This role offers development toward supervisory positions within warehousing and logistics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced warehouse/logistics environment.
• Ability to prioritise work based on schedules and resources.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook with strong attention to detail.
• Team player with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Solid knowledge of on-site warehouse systems.
• Experience with Autostore and RF kit is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage outbound schedules to meet collection and delivery times.
• Issue instructions to staff to ensure smooth flow of work.
• Maintain accurate paperwork for outbound vehicles.
• Be the first point of contact for drivers on site.
• Communicate issues to Shift Managers promptly to minimise disruption.
• Contribute to continuous improvement with the operations team.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Scheduling & prioritisation

PC literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Team player / initiative

On-site systems knowledge

Autostore

RF kit

Strong communication

Time management

Tools

Autostore

RF kit

Job description

Culina is seeking an Operations Controller at our Chorley site to drive day-to-day warehouse activity in a full-time permanent role. Salary is £27,264 per year, with rotating 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm shifts.

You will oversee outbound schedules, issue instructions, maintain accurate outbound paperwork, and be the on-site driver contact. This role offers development toward supervisory positions within warehousing and logistics.