Transport Controller

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Matthew Clark is a leading national drinks wholesaler, supplying drink products, hospitality and marketing support to over 16,000 on-trade premises in the UK. We’ve got over 200 years of experience behind us so we know what it takes to thrive in our industry and we’re committed to delivering a great experience to our customers, suppliers and our people.

We currently have an exciting opportunity available to join our Crayford depot as a transport controller. In this role you will enjoy working Monday to Friday in a fantastic working environment where you will have the support of an experienced, high performing team.

Responsible for ensuring we get our goods to where they need to be on time, you will plan out our transport operations on a daily basis using vehicle maximization software. You will thrive in a face-paced delivery based environment, and you’ll maintain our high-level customer service, while demonstrating our commitment to H&S standards

Responsibilities include:

• Organising staffing levels to meet business requirements


• Organising agency support as necessary


• Ensuring legal compliance with regard to road transport and EU drivers hours regulations i.e. tachographs


• Completing processing of orders, production of pick lists and despatch notes and loading sheets in accordance with depot procedures


• Minimising delivery costs through optimized vehicle utilization


• Ensuring all vehicle files and service recording is accurate and compliant


• Ensuring all drivers and mates are fully inducted into their roles and that training sessions are fully supported. Then maintaining detailed records and identifying further training / retraining.


• Ensuring all transport statistics are produced in a timely fashion for internal and external consumption.


• Acting as the first point of contact for all drivers and mates and ensuring a speedy response and resolution to any issues, referring to the Transport Manager where appropriate.


• Monitoring and taking appropriate action with regard to absence management.


• Acting as a role model to the Depot by supporting the Distribution manager in other tasks as required

About you:

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  • You will come from a distribution and transport background, ideally with load planning experience
  
  
  • You will be comfortable with numerical data and be able to efficiently gather and analyse transport information.
  
  
  • You will have excellent customer service skills and the ability to work alongside the transport crew and act as the first point of contact to resolve issues.
  
  
  • As a skilled problem solver you will always be thinking ahead, looking for improvements.
  
  
  • You will have a proactive & positive approach and step up to support at management level as required.
  
  

In return, working with Matthew Clark will offer you the chance to work with an industry leader and grow & progress your career. We offer a competitive salary & package, including 26 days annual leave & bank holidays, a pension scheme and access to staff sales. Full uniform is provided.

Sound interesting? Visit our website for more information about Matthew Clark and apply today. In your CV and cover letter be sure to detail your relevant IT skills and knowledge of industry regulations, as well as any experience with Optrack (or applicable planning systems).