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Fleet Controller

Felixstowe | competitive salary + Excellent Benefits

Looking for your next challenge with one of the UK's fastest-growing transport companies?

Our client are recruiting a Fleet Controller to join our Head Office team in Felixstowe. If you have experience as a Fleet Controller, Transport Planner, or have worked with Mercedes-Benz, Volvo or Scania commercial vehicles, we'd love to hear from you.

Working Pattern

Week 1: 6:00am - 4:00pm
Week 2: 8:00am - 6:00pm

What you'll be doing

You'll play a key role in keeping one of the UK's largest commercial fleets moving by:

Managing planned servicing, MOTs, defect repairs and vehicle compliance
Coordinating external workshops and maintenance providers
Reducing vehicle downtime (VOR) and controlling maintenance costs
Supporting operational teams with fleet availability updates
Raising purchase orders and checking maintenance documentation
Ensuring compliance with Operator Licence and manufacturer requirements
Providing technical support to drivers and operational colleagues

We're looking for

Previous experience as a Fleet Controller, Transport Planner, Workshop Controller or similar
Experience with Mercedes-Benz, Volvo or Scania HGVs is highly desirable
Strong organisational and communication skills
A proactive approach to problem solving and cost control
Knowledge of fleet maintenance and compliance requirements

Why join ?

£competitive salary
Discretionary annual salary review
Discretionary annual bonus
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Life assurance
Company pension
Employee Assistance Programme
Exclusive discounts on Cruises for you, your family and friends
Genuine career progression within a rapidly growing business
Join a stable, successful company with a proven history of investing in its people, including 25 pay rises in 25 yearsWR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy