Transport Controller

Location: Whitwell

Transport Controller- A brand new role has become available to join a well established team based near Whitwell!

£35,000 salary, 4 on 4 off shifts, plant and transport fleet, excellent benefits and progression.

About the Client:

I am representing a well-established specialist operator within the plant and transport sector, delivering safe and efficient logistics solutions across multiple industries.

The business operates a modern fleet of 15–20 heavy vehicles and has built a strong reputation for reliability, service standards and operational excellence. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Transport Controller to strengthen their planning team.

Key Benefits of the Transport Controller:

£35,000 annual salary

4 on 4 off shift pattern providing consistent work-life balance (Shift patterns can be 4am-4pm, 6am-6pm or 9am-9pm)

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Workplace pension scheme

Employee life assurance scheme

Employee discount scheme

Ongoing training and development

Clear progression opportunities within transport planning

About the Role

As a Transport Controller, you will support the senior planning team in delivering the daily operational plan effectively and efficiently.

You will coordinate a fleet of 15–20 heavy goods vehicles, ensuring deliveries and collections are completed on time while maintaining excellent communication with drivers and customers.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting daily planning operations

Communicating schedules to drivers and subcontractors

Managing planning email communications

Debriefing drivers and recording accurate operational data

Monitoring driver hours and timesheets

Escalating operational issues appropriately

Maintaining high standards of customer service

This Transport Controller role is fully site-based near Whitwell and does not involve supervision of other planners.

About You

To be successful as a Transport Controller, you will have:

Proven experience planning trucks, heavy goods vehicles or heavy plant vehicles

Previous experience within a transport planning function

Knowledge of transport management systems or similar operational systems

Strong written and verbal communication skills

The ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

CPC, Class 1 licence or customer service qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a:

Transport Planner, Logistics Controller, Fleet Controller, HGV Planner, Transport Coordinator, Logistics Planner, Haulage Planner, Traffic Planner, Distribution Planner, Transport Scheduler

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Transport Controller seeking a stable opportunity with long-term development near Whitwell, I would be delighted to speak with you.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality of opportunity in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Apply today to be considered for this Transport Controller opportunity