Transport Controller

1 day ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Freight Personnel Full time

Due to business growth our client are actively looking for a transport controller in their NORTHAMPTON location
The main responsibilities within the role are:

- Allocation of work to couriers in a fair and transparent manner.
- Taking bookings accurately and advising clients of our services.
- Monitoring of jobs through to POD and completion.
- Implementing and maintaining Service Level Agreements.
- Proactively keeping clients and fellow employees informed of any delays or issues.
- Ensure your fleet size is sufficient to service your clients particularly during peak periods - maintain levels and recruit drivers when required.
- Any other duties instructed by Operations manager or directors
The key skills we need you to have for the role include:

- Managing and exceeding customer expectations.
- Acting on your own initiative without constant supervision.
- Ability to communicate clearly with clients, couriers and suppliers and remain professional at all times.
Be highly organised.
- Previous transport industry experience.
- Previous controlling experience.
- Good geographical knowledge.
- Excellent punctuality and attendance
- Computer literate.
- Acting on your own initiative without constant supervision
- Excellent punctuality and attendance.
Hours are 10am till 6pm - Monday to Friday (flexibility will be required)
If this all sounds like you, we really want to hear from you Please don't delay, send us your CV and covering letter outlining why you're the best person for the job.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £17,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work remotely: No



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