Transport 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 scheme
About the Role
As 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 you’ll:
Plan routes and co-ordinate the inbound and outbound movement of goods to ensure timely delivery
Liaise with engineers and customers to resolve discrepancies and manage POD documentation
Maintain high service levels during peak periods and provide cover for the Transport Supervisor
Execute administrative duties with high attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Deliver against key performance indicators (KPIs) and support continuous improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively as a team player to maintain safety standards and operational efficiency
About You
We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role!
Excellent customer service skills supported by a good commercial understanding
Previous experience in transport, distribution, or a 3PL environment
Strong administrative skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
A growth mind-set with an eagerness to learn, develop, and define new processes
Confidence in decision-making and strong problem-solving capabilities using your own initiative
Proficiency in computer systems and a demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety legislation
About Unipart
We 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 Inclusion
We 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 it’s 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.
Department
Transport
Contract type
Full time
Hours
20:00 to 06:00 Monday to Friday
Salary
£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 scheme
Closing date for applications
21st August, 2026
Hiring Manager:
Daren Wright
REF-(phone number removed)
Salary description
£32268.00 - £32268.00 per year