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Date Added: Thu 04/09/2025

Transport Controller

Slough, UK
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Company: SOURCE4 PERSONNEL SOLUTIONS

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Our client is looking for a Transport Controller.

Are you an experienced Transport Controller who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business where you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day transport operations.

Job Overview


· Handle #removed# calls and emails daily, delivering excellent service.


· Accurately book jobs onto the system.


· Use the ACI system for scheduling and updates.


· Monitor and support drivers and customers during on-call weeks.


· Coordinate daily transport schedules to ensure deliveries/collections run smoothly.


· Allocate jobs to drivers and manage vehicle availability.


· Monitor driver performance, compliance, and route planning.


· Communicate with drivers throughout the day to resolve issues.


· Liaise with customers to provide updates and resolve queries.


· Maintain accurate records and documentation.


· Support operational efficiency and escalate issues when needed.

Skills & Experience Required


· Previous experience in a Transport Coordinator or scheduling role (essential).


· Strong knowledge of logistics/transport operations.


· Excellent telephone manner and confident communicator.


· Computer literate, with knowledge of MS Office and email systems.


· Ability to manage a high-volume workload and multitask effectively.


· Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Please note:

As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

In line with GDPR regulations, we are making you aware that to proceed with your application we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. To receive future job alerts from us, you will be required to provide consent within our marketing preference options. The link will be provided in an email to you. Source4 are an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to attend a full registration with one of our Consultants which will involve you providing a current passport, any relevant visas, a proof of address and completing relevant tests and a full competency based interview.

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