Transport Controller (Nights)
Strive Supply Chain

Staffordshire
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Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visitstrive . co . uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations. Transport Controller (Nights)Upto £40k StaffordshireStrive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website for further vacancies and information.Our client is a leading 3PL, with an envied client base and turnover exceeding £25million. . Due to a period of growth, they now require a Transport Controller to control their night shift at their hugely impressive facility in Staffordshire on a Monday to Friday basis (2100hrs to 0600hrs). As Night Transport Controller you will have full responsibility of the night operation, ensuring every trunk, trailer, and vehicle movement runs smoothly through the night and is fully prepared for the following day’s deliveries. Working as the key link between the trunking, warehouse, and planning teams, you’ll manage live operations, respond to issues as they arise, and prepare accurate next-day plans to set up the daytime operation for success. This is a standalone role on the night shift and, as such, our client requires a confident, proactive, and reliable individual who thrives on responsibility and variety.Key Responsibilities as Transport Controller:Take full ownership of the night trunking operation ensuring service targets are achievedAllocate trailers and resources appropriately for the following day’s operation, maintaining fleet readinessEnsure all night drivers arrive on time, are properly briefed, and that any attendance issues are addressed promptlyManage trailer load departures, resolving




