Transport​/Operations Controller

Location: Axbridge

Our client are well-established steel fabrication and supply business supporting construction and engineering projects across the region. Our operation depends on reliable deliveries, organised yard movement, and clear communication between departments - and that's where you come in.

This is not a passive planning role. We need someone who enjoys being at the centre of the operation, making decisions in real time and keeping production and transport running smoothly.

The Role

As Operations Controller, you will take day-to-day control of our transport and dispatch function. You'll coordinate drivers, manage delivery schedules, liaise with the yard and sales team, and solve problems as they happen.

You will be the operational link between sales, production yard, and transport - ensuring fabricated steel reaches site safely, efficiently, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and adjust daily vehicle routing

Coordinate drivers, collections and deliveries

Manage loading schedules with the yard team

React quickly to changes, delays, and site requirements

Prioritise urgent jobs and same-day requests

Communicate with customers and site contacts when needed

Ensure vehicles leave correctly loaded and compliant

Keep operations moving - not just report problems, but fix them

What We're Looking For

We need someone practical, decisive and organised - not just a desk-based planner.

Essential:

Experience in transport coordination / dispatch / logistics control

Calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Strong organisational and communication skills

Confident decision-maker who takes ownership

Good geographical awareness and routing ability

Desirable:

Experience in steel, construction materials, or heavy goods distribution

Understanding of crane offload deliveries

Knowledge of vehicle weights / loading considerations

What You'll Get

Competitive salary based on experience (£35k-£45k)

Stable full-time weekday role (no shifts)

Key operational position within the business

Varied, hands-on work - every day is different

Supportive team and clear responsibility

Ideal Candidate

This role suits someone who enjoys being in control of operations - not passing problems up the chain. If you like making decisions, keeping things moving, and being relied upon by drivers and production staff, you'll fit well here.

To find out more, please call Adam & Scott on (phone number removed)

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