Transport Controller (Nights)
| Company: | Unipart Group |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | East Midlands Gateway |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
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.
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