Transport Controller

Transport Controller - Container HaulageLocation: Stanford-le-Hope Salary: 35,000- 45,000 depending on experience Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-18:00, on site Weekend: Remote on-call approximately 1 weekend in every 6-8 weeks We are recruiting for an established container haulage and transport company looking for a Transport Controller to join their operations team.This is a hands-on transport operations role, working with drivers, planners and the fleet team to keep the daily operation running smoothly. You will be involved in planning and allocating work, monitoring vehicles and drivers, dealing with delays and helping to keep the operation efficient and cost-effective. The Role - Transport Controller Plan and allocate daily work across a fleet of vehicles.Route vehicles and ensure work is planned efficiently.Monitor jobs throughout the day and deal with delays or operational issues.Expedite work where required.Manage vehicle and driver utilisation.Monitor drivers'' hours, workloads, overtime and nights out.Make VBS bookings and help control transport costs.Liaise with drivers throughout the day and resolve operational issues.Work closely with the Fleet Team to ensure vehicles and equipment are available.Complete daily and weekly transport administration.Monitor routing and identify areas where efficiency can be improved.Escalate any ongoing service, cost or operational issues. What We''re Looking For - Port Operator Previous experience in container haulage, port transport ..... full job details .....