£35,000 salary, 4 on 4 off shifts, plant and transport fleet, excellent benefits and progression.
About the Client:
I am representing a well-established specialist operator within the plant and transport sector, delivering safe and efficient logistics solutions across multiple industries.
The business operates a modern fleet of 15–20 heavy vehicles and has built a strong reputation for reliability, service standards and operational excellence. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Transport Controller to strengthen their planning team.
Key Benefits of the Transport Controller:
£35,000 annual salary
4 on 4 off shift pattern providing consistent work-life balance (Shift patterns can be 4am-4pm, 6am-6pm or 9am-9pm)
25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Workplace pension scheme
Employee life assurance scheme
Employee discount scheme
Ongoing training and development
Clear progression opportunities within transport planning
About the Role
As a Transport Controller, you will support the senior planning team in delivering the daily operational plan effectively and efficiently.
You will coordinate a fleet of 15–20 heavy goods vehicles, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed on time while maintaining excellent communication with drivers and customers.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting daily planning operations
Communicating schedules to drivers and subcontractors
Managing planning email communications
Debriefing drivers and recording accurate operational data
Monitoring driver hours and timesheets
Escalating operational issues appropriately
Maintaining high standards of customer service
This Transport Controller role is fully site-based near Whitwell and does not involve supervision of other planners.
About You
To be successful as a Transport Controller, you will have:
Proven experience planning trucks, heavy goods vehicles or heavy plant vehicles
Previous experience within a transport planning function
Knowledge of transport management systems or similar operational systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
CPC, Class 1 licence or customer service qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:
Transport Planner, Logistics Controller, Fleet Controller, HGV Planner, Transport Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Haulage Planner, Traffic Planner, Distribution Planner, Transport Scheduler
Next Steps
If you are an experienced Transport Controller seeking a stable opportunity with long-term development near Whitwell, I would be delighted to speak with you.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Apply today to be considered for this Transport Controller opportunity
Salary description
£32000.00 - £35000.00 per year