Transport Controller with Counterbalance Forklift

We have an exciting opportunity to join our well-established client based in Tottenham. They are looking for an experienced Transport Controller with a valid counterbalance forklift certificate to join their friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a long-term position.

Job description and purpose:

• To arrange the most cost-effective and time-sensitive transport of products from the client to various destinations.
• To ensure and supervise all deliveries, inclusive of mail-in date collections.
• To prioritise, supervise FLT operatives & collection drivers to ensure correct and safe means of loading.

Key/Essential skills:

• A full knowledge of the range of services provided by the client (familiar with Shuttleworth, LHT, Destiny Couriers, Equator).
• To gain a full working knowledge of the Warehouse/Goods In/Transport and the way it operates.
• To manage the daily operations of the outer yard, including all goods-in and goods-out operations, all deliveries and collections by Postage and Pallet Delivery suppliers and providers.
• Provide concise costing of transport.
• Scan delivery notes into Shuttleworth, produce GRN’s & run Goods In bin report at frequent intervals.
• Update Shuttleworth with stock delivered to the client following Goods into stock process.
• Provide/Record accurate transport cost reports when requested.
• Cross-training on critical operation daily functions to be provided to suit daily business demands.
• Control TASS stock movements and any required tasks associated with, involving business trips to TASS (every 2 months).
• To help be responsible for the safekeeping of warehouse/goods in vehicles and property.
• To be able to deal effectively and efficiently with queries and correspondence.
• To undertake any other support task as requested by the Warehouse & Transport Manager.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Work overtime at relatively short notice and to move to any of the other shifts to cover for holidays and sickness as and when required (this could mean moving your shift to start at 7 am).
• Safely moving pallets around the loading bay using a pump truck and handling boxes in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• And any other reasonable management request.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Counterbalance Forklift driving experience is essential – must hold a valid certificate from a recognised body (not in-house); min 3 years forklift experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, methodical with attention to detail.
• Able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Generate solutions to meet the customer requirements.
• Shuttleworth, Courier, TNT, FedEx, UPS, DHL etc platforms experience.
• Great UK geographical knowledge for parcel delivery.
• Flexible and able to cope under pressure and demonstrate a level of emotional control and resilience.
• Able to maintain good discipline and standards, initiative, and drive.
• Should be willing and able to work overtime at relatively short notice and to move to any of the other shifts to cover holidays and sickness as and when required.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of the team.
• Detailed, concise reporting.

Hours and salary:

• Core hours Monday to Friday 9 am – 5:30 pm. You may be required to change to an earlier start time to cover holiday and sickness. Some weekend work will be required, so you need to be flexible with your availability.
• Hourly pay rate: £14.47.
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of 8 bank holidays.
• Online payslips.
• Weekly pay.
• Workplace Pension.
• Long-term placement. Although a temporary role, for the right candidate this is a long-term ongoing position which offers in the future the opportunity for a permanent contract.

If you feel like you may be the candidate we are looking for and meet the requirements, please submit your CV now! We will only contact applicants who meet above criteria. Planwell Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.