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Transport Controller

DHL
Hatfield
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Pay Rate: £34,600

Grade: O

Contract Type: Permanent (Full\-Time)

Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off \- 6am \- 6pm

Location: Welham Green, AL10 8XF

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Transport Controller

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

  • Managing driver paperwork and post\-journey debriefing

  • Managing the trailer pool for the site

  • Managing the defecting process for vehicles requiring maintenance

  • Arranging for vehicle maintenance by liaising with maintenance suppliers

  • Driver performance management

  • Communicating effectively with various parts of the business, including with the customer

  • Helping the site to meet KPI and budgetary targets

  • Managing driver hours and schedules

  • Investigating incidents and complaints

  • Support the Transport Manager

  • Attend meetings
THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Minimum of 1 year experience of team management

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

  • Computer literate

  • Background in transport operations \- desirable
WHY JOIN US?
  • Free parking and on\-site canteen

  • We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview

  • Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution

  • Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

  • Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

  • Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

  • Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working\-at\-dhl\-supply\-chain to learn more
WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex\-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 27th October. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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