Transport Controller- rotating

Role :
Transport Controller- 4 on 4 off rotating (Days / Nights)

Location :
Huddersfield

Salary : £32,000 - £35,000 + £3,500 Shift Allowance

We are recruiting a Transport Controller- 4 on 4 off rotating to support a critical, time-sensitive delivery operation across the UK and Ireland. This role sits at the centre of the operation and is responsible for ensuring deliveries are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with strict customer and regulatory requirements.

You will be responsible for controlling daily delivery plans, managing drivers and vehicles during live operations, responding to issues as they arise, and ensuring customers are kept informed. The role requires calm decision-making, strong organisation, and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

Controlling and delivering daily transport plans, ensuring the right resources are in place

Managing drivers during their shifts, ensuring work is completed safely, legally, and on time

Identifying and resolving operational issues such as delays, missed deliveries, vehicle defects, or resource shortages

Replanning work in real time to minimise disruption and avoid service failures

Keeping customers informed of delays or changes, following agreed communication processes

Preventing operational and stock errors by ensuring correct loads, documentation, and system entries

Managing vehicle defects, breakdowns, and maintenance issues in coordination with workshops and suppliers

Acting as a first point of contact during incidents or emergencies and escalating appropriately

Maintaining clear and accurate shift handovers so ongoing issues are properly managed

Experience as a Transport Controller- 4 on 4 off rotating within a Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environment.

Strong administrative skills with a high level of attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-moving, live environment

Good understanding of driver hours, compliance, and operational risk

Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with drivers, customers, and internal teams

Calm, structured approach to problem-solving, especially under pressure

Ability to commute to Huddersfield (Daily)