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Transport Controller-Rotating Shift Pattern

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 36,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Role: Transport Controller - Rotating Shift (Days,Nights and Weekends)
Location: Huddersfield
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 + Shift Allowance

The Role

We are recruiting a Transport / Operations Controller to support a critical, time-sensitive delivery operation across the UK and Ireland. This role sits at the centre of the operation and is responsible for ensuring deliveries are executed safely, efficiently and in line with strict customer and regulatory requirements.You will be responsible for controlling daily delivery plans, managing drivers and vehicles during live operations, responding to issues as they arise, and ensuring customers are kept informed. The role requires calm decision-making, strong organisation, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Controlling and delivering daily transport plans, ensuring the right resources are in place
Managing drivers during their shifts, ensuring work is completed safely, legally, and on time
Identifying and resolving operational issues such as delays, missed deliveries, vehicle defects, or resource shortages
Replanning work in real time to minimise disruption and avoid service failures
Keeping customers informed of delays or changes, following agreed communication processes
Preventing operational and stock errors by ensuring correct loads, documentation, and system entries
Managing vehicle defects, breakdowns, and maintenance issues in coordination with workshops and suppliers
Acting as a first point of contact during incidents or emergencies and escalating appropriately
Maintaining clear and accurate shift handovers so ongoing issues are properly managedWhat We're Looking For

Experienced in a similar role within a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment.
Strong administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-moving, live environment
Good understanding of driver hours, compliance, and operational risk
Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with drivers, customers, and internal teams
Calm, structured approach to problem-solving, especially under pressure

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