Transport Controller

I am recruiting for a Transport Controller to handle calls from drivers, customers and internal departments. The purpose of the team is to ensure all work is collected by allocating between jobs per day to a team of 35 drivers across London, Bristol and Birmingham.

The role is on site Monday to Friday

• Allocating regular and ad-hoc collections for Drivers
• Allocating rounds to contractors to cover for sickness and holidays.
• Ensuring all previously allocated work is accounted for and checked off
• Supplying customers with waybills, courier bags and mailbags.
• Signing for any incoming packages and informing the recipient of their arrival.

• Use a forklift truck to load and unload vans/lorries.

• Daily contact with other departments

The successful applicant will have:

• Previous experience within a similar environment
• Strong communication skills both written and spoken
• Good geographical knowledge (mainly London, Birmingham, Bristol and Home Counties)
• Ability to work within a fast-paced pressurised environment