Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and passionate about keeping critical operations running smoothly?
We're looking for a Document Control Specialist to join our Transport Control Tower team at Shotton Mill, supporting one of the UK's largest and most dynamic logistics operations.
This is a key role responsible for ensuring transport, compliance, customs, and operational documentation is accurately managed, controlled, and accessible across a network handling 400 HGV movements every day and a transport budget exceeding £40 million annually.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with data and documentation, and understand the importance of accuracy and compliance, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
✅ Managing, controlling and archiving transport and logistics documentation
✅ Maintaining accurate records for delivery notes, invoices, PODs, manifests and bills of lading
✅ Ensuring document control processes comply with company, ISO and regulatory standards
✅ Supporting transport operations by ensuring documentation is available throughout planning, execution and delivery activities
✅ Acting as the central point of contact for carriers, warehouses and internal stakeholders on document-related matters
✅ Supporting audits and compliance activities with accurate and timely document retrieval
✅ Monitoring document retention and GDPR compliance requirements
✅ Coordinating carrier onboarding documentation and approvals
✅ Working closely with transport planners, hauliers, customs brokers and customer service teams to resolve documentation issues
✅ Supporting transport tenders and wider logistics projects through effective document management
✅ Monitoring document accuracy, service levels and carrier compliance performance
What We're Looking For
Essential
✔ Minimum 3 years' experience in a transport documentation, logistics administration or document control role
✔ Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
✔ Experience managing large volumes of operational documentation
✔ Excellent organisational and administrative skills
✔ Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards
✔ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
✔ Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
✔ Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
✔ Experience working within transport, logistics, supply chain or distribution environments
✔ Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
✔ Experience with systems such as SAP TMS, Transporeon, Paragon, Aptean or similar platforms
✔ CIPS, APICS or equivalent supply chain qualifications
✔ Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement methodologies
✔ Turkish language skills
Why Join Shotton Mill?
You'll become part of a major logistics operation supporting:
🚚 400 HGV vehicle movements every day
💷 £40 million annual transport spend
🏭 One of the UK's most ambitious manufacturing and logistics operations
📈 A business committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence and growth
🤝 A collaborative team environment where your work has a direct impact on transport performance, compliance and customer service
What Success Looks Like
You'll play a key role in delivering:
✔ Accurate and timely transport documentation
✔ Improved carrier compliance
✔ Reduced operational delays caused by document issues
✔ Enhanced audit readiness and regulatory compliance
✔ Stronger transport visibility and operational control
Ready to be at the centre of a fast-moving logistics operation?
Apply today and help keep Shotton Mill's transport network moving efficiently, safely and compliantly.