Transport Controller - Pertemps Heathrow : Job Details

My client is recruiting for a Transport Controller to join them on a permanent basis. The hours of work are 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday and one Saturday per month 8am - 1pm. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of London and the challenges of planning routes across the capitalKey responsibilities of the role are:

• High quality scheduling and allocation of work to be completed daily across all collection modes 
• Communicating directly with customers and drivers to ensure the highest levels of service are achieved and maintained.
• Controlling the drivers via the two-way radio system throughout the day to monitor their progress and take necessary measures to ensure that the work is completed each day
• Daily use of the operational system to ensure all work is completed and the reporting of any work not completed is thorough
• Work closely with the Customer Service and Sales Departments
• Responsible for ensuring the daily driver debriefs are carried out upon the drivers’ return to the office.

• Be actively aware of the vehicle maintenance and repairs required reporting any issues daily to the Head of Transport
• Maintain driver records electronically and in paper
• There will also be the need to travel to other sites at times