Night Shift Transport Controller in Bury St Edmunds

Night Shift Transport Controller

Pay rate: £21.49 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Start Date: ASAP

The successful Night Shift Transport Controller will receive:

• £21.49 per hour
• Staff Pension
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Training & development within a multinational transport operator
• Guaranteed 8.5hrs per day
• 28 days holiday prorated on PAYE
• Upskilling to HGV, ADR and HIAB after satisfactory probation period
• Referral Bonus - Introduce a friend to us and you receive a bonus!

What to expect as a Night Shift Transport Controller:

• The role requires a Transport Manager CPC qualification & strong operational judgement. Working hours are 9pm - 5am.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers to scheduled routes, ensuring compliance with driver hours, tachograph regulations, and Working Time Directive.
• Monitor live transport activity throughout the night, adjusting plans proactively to manage delays, breakdowns, or customer changes.
• Ensure all loads are dispatched accurately, safely, and on time.
• Maintain real time communication with drivers, providing instructions, updates, and support.
• Apply Transport Manager CPC knowledge to ensure all night operations meet legal and company standards.
• Conduct checks on driver documentation, vehicle defects, and compliance reports.
• Handle performance issues, conduct briefings, and provide guidance to staff.
• Manage driver start times, breaks, and shift adherence.
• Respond to unexpected issues such as vehicle breakdowns, route disruptions, or staffing shortages.
• Liaise with maintenance providers, other sites, and customers to keep operations running smoothly.
• Make confident decisions under pressure to protect service levels and customer commitments.
• Use operating transport management systems to update job statuses, driver information, and route progress.
• Produce accurate overnight reports for the day team, including incidents, delays, and KPI performance.
• Maintain records of vehicle defects, driver hours, and operational changes.

As a Night Shift Transport Controller you must:

• Transport Manager CPC qualification (mandatory).
• Experience in transport planning, fleet coordination, or logistics control.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Ability to make confident decisions independently during night operations.
• Knowledge of UK transport legislation, driver hours, and compliance standards.
• Comfortable working night shifts in a fast paced environment.

Call us now on 01473 480177 or apply below - shifts available immediately!

This position is commutable from Stowmarket, Ipswich, Thetford, Cambridge, Newmarket and other areas nearby to Bury St Edmunds.

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