Transport Controller (Nights)

Job AdvertTransport Controller (Nights)East Midlands Gateway£32,268.00 per annum, plus 12.5%-25% shift premiums, plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work schemeAbout the RoleAs a Transport Controller, you will provide vital operational support through delivery planning and performance reporting. You will be responsible for planning routes, liaising with engineers, and resolving discrepancies, including POD management. Additionally, you will support the Transport Supervisor to ensure service levels are maintained during peak periods. Please note that shift flexibility is essential for this night shift role.As part of your key responsibilities youll:Plan routes and co-ordinate the inbound and outbound movement of goods to ensure timely deliveryLiaise with engineers and customers to resolve discrepancies and manage POD documentationMaintain high service levels during peak periods and provide cover for the Transport SupervisorExecute administrative duties with high attention to detail and accuracy in data entryDeliver against key performance indicators (KPIs) and support continuous improvement initiativesWork collaboratively as a team player to maintain safety standards and operational efficiencyAbout YouWed love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think youd be able to perform well in this role!Excellent customer service skills supported by a good commercial understandingPrevious experience in transport, distribution, or a 3PL environmentStrong administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environmentA growth mind-set with an eagerness to learn, develop, and define new processesConfidence in decision-making and strong problem-solving capabilities using your own initiativeProficiency in computer systems and a demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislationAbout UnipartWe are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionWe believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether its your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you you - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.DepartmentTransportContract typeFull timeHours20:00 to 06:00 Monday to FridaySalary£32,268.00 per annum, plus 12.5%-25% shift premiums, plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work schemeClosing date for applications21st August, 2026Hiring Manager:Daren WrightREF-230277TPBN1_UKTJ