We have an exciting opportunity to work for a nationally recognised printing business, considered to be the leader in its field. Pay rates from £13.97 per hour. The role of Transport Controller is based in Tottenham.

First Call Contract Services are an employer of choice for candidates from many backgrounds, such as delivery driver, warehouse, customer service, support worker, retail associate, cleaner and many more.

Why work with First Call?

• Working with First Call Contract Services gives you many additional benefits!
• Money saving offers and discounts at your fingertip
• 24/7 GP helpline
• Discounted Gym membership in over 2500 gyms
• Online Payslip Access
• Personal Insurance

Shifts for Transport Controller:

• Monday to Friday
• 14:00 to 22:00 (flexibility may be needed to cover an early shift 07:00AM-15:30PM)

Pay :

• From £13.97 per hour
• Paid weekly

Main Duties of Transport Controller :

• A full knowledge of the range of services provided by our clients couriers.
• To gain a full working knowledge of the Warehouse/Goods In/Transport and the way it operates
• To manage the daily operations of the outer yard, including all good-in and goods-out operations, all deliveries and collections by Postage and Pallet Delivery suppliers and providers.
• Provide concise costing of transport.
• Scan delivery notes into our client's system, produce GRN's & run Goods In bin report on frequent intervals
• Update our client's system with stock delivered into the warehouse following Goods into stock process
• Provide/Record an accurate transport cost reports when requested.
• File all related paperwork in respect of the above
• Cross training on critical operation daily functions to be provided to suit daily business demands
• Control stock movements and any required tasks associated with, involving business trips
• To help be responsible for the safekeeping of warehouse/goods in vehicles and property.
• To help be responsible for the completion and prompt submission of all related paperwork and the provision of other information as requested.
• To develop productive working relationships with colleagues.
• To be able to deal effectively and efficiently with queries and correspondence.
• To ensure that you have a full understanding of the requirements of each job
• To ensure that all quality procedures are carried out and adhered to.
• To undertake any other support task as requested by the Warehouse & Transport Manager.
• Good time keeping and attendance.
• Maintain a tidy and clean work area ensuring the loading bay, yard area is kept in a safe, clean and in an orderly manner.
• Work overtime at relatively short notice and to move to any of the other shifts to cover for holidays and sickness as and when required.
• Challenge account managers regard lack of stock catalogues created upon receiving a delivery
• Distribute incoming postage and boxes accordingly between all departments
• Safely moving pallets around the loading bay using a pump truck and handling boxes in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• And any other reasonable management request

Required Standards:

• Good verbal and written communication skills, methodical with attention to detail.
• Effective listening skills.
• Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Competent with Microsoft Office.
• Generate solutions to meet the customer requirements.
• Courier platforms experience
• Flexible and able to cope under pressure and demonstrate a level of emotional control and resilience.
• Able to maintain good disciplines and standards, initiative, and drive.
• Should be willing and able to work overtime at relatively short notice and to move to any of the other shifts to cover holidays and sickness as and when required.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of the team.
• Detailed concise reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to begin a career with a company that offers genuine long-term opportunities and career development.

This job will suit any candidate with experience working at Amazon, Parcelforce, DPD, DHL, or similar employers.