At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage dispatch operations and ensure timely deliveries while solving real-time issues.
- Company: Join Boughey, a leader in food transport with a commitment to sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy 33 days holiday, gym access, shopping discounts, and enhanced overtime pay.
- Other info: Clear progression pathways and funded training opportunities available.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in logistics and transport.
- Qualifications: Experience in a transport office and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
Managing and controlling the dispatch of the daily workload to the fleet to achieve delivery service levels. Coordinating between transport, planning, warehouse management and compliance; whilst escalating and managing issues in real time. A permanent night shift position working 10pm to 6am out of our Lymedale site.
Enhanced Overtime: 1.5x hourly rate for all overtime
Shifts: 5 in 7 days per week on a rota basis 10pm to 6am
Holidays: 33 days per year
On Site: Gym and Games Room
Progression Opportunities: Clear progression pathways across the wider group that operates 2 other businesses
Training Opportunities: Funded, accredited courses.
Medicash: Cashback on routine medical expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy and more!
Shopping Discounts: Save with discounts at major retailers like Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Currys, Debenhams and more!
Travel Savings: Discounts on flights, hotels, and airport parking.
Entertainment Offers: Reduced prices at over 400 cinemas across the UK, including savings on drinks and snacks.
Dining and Lifestyle: Access to deals on restaurants, leisure activities, and other lifestyle services.
Enhanced Policies: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
The Usual: Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and financial support, Free Refreshments, Free Secure On-Site Parking!
Day to Day:
- Manage the completion of the outbound delivery schedule in real time
- Control vehicle and driver resource against schedules within compliance restrictions
- Identify and resolve issues that may impact completion of the schedule
- Communicate with other areas such as Backhaul, GHT, VMU and Delivery Service
- Answer incoming communication to the traffic desk
- Support drivers who require assistance from the team
- Manage vehicles to meet service schedules
- Complete accurate administration work and reports to the required standards.
- To be aware of and adhere to the Company’s Health & Safety Policy, taking responsibility for the Health, Safety, environmental and welfare of yourself and others in your departments.
What will you bring?
- Previous experience within a Transport Office
- Strong communication skills at all levels, both written and verbal
- IT literate – Experience with SAP, Tacho Analysis, Microlise would be advantageous
- Proactive, team player with the ability to work unsupervised
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Good UK geographic knowledge
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Transport Dispatch Controller employer: Boughey Logistics
Boughey Distribution is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. With competitive pay, extensive benefits including weekly pay, generous holiday allowance, and access to training opportunities, employees can thrive in their roles while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. Located in Lymedale, Newcastle under Lyme, the company fosters a sense of community and commitment to sustainability, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
