WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for an experienced Transport Operations Controller to join our experienced and successful transport planning team based at our depot in Newark. You will be joining a dedicated planning team that supports Abbey’s customer British Sugar.
Shift: Monday to Friday 15:00 to 01:00
ABOUT THE ROLE
Abbey Logistics has provided bulk transport services for British Sugar since 2016 and the two companies have achieved many successes thanks to their partnership-led approach. The Transport Operations Controller is expected to maintain this close working relationship through daily interactions with the British Sugar and Abbey Logistics teams.
The role is responsible for the real-time execution and implementation of the transport plan and management of our driver and fleet resources to deliver first class customer service. You will work closely with British Sugar, their customers, and the driver delivery teams.
The successful candidate will provide operational planning and process skills which maximises the utilisation of vehicles and minimises hours and mileage and ensures delivery on time targets are met.
Additional responsibilities include utilising driver agency resources when required, communicating with our customer and their customers, compiling daily forecasts and performance reports and liaising with third-party hauliers.
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