Traffic Controller/ Router

JOIN OUR FRIENDLY TRANSPORT TEAM TODAY! Reporting to the Transport / Logistics Manager and based in the company's office in Bracknell, as the Route Planner / Controller you will be primarily responsible for managing routes for 20+ drivers. This includes ensuring the most effective routes using our in-house developed software and ensuring drivers are aware of important information such as changes in route and customer requirements. The controller will be accountable for ensuring drivers are aware of new collections and changing routes. Job Specification - What you will be doing: Working as part of a team to ensure a quality service is provided to our customers at all times. Liaising with drivers throughout the day to ensure smooth route planning. Ensuring correct weight and products are loaded. Organising the most effective routes, including looking for backloads to minimise 'dead mileage'. Is this right for you? The ideal person for this Route Planner / Controller role will have: Experience in Route Planning. Geographical knowledge of London and surrounding areas including generalised UK knowledge. A flexible approach and be proactive in their role. The ability to work under pressure and prioritise loads accordingly. Excellent communication skills. Experience in managing teams. 2 Positions available covering shift patterns of 0500-1400 & 1200-2100. The ideal person for the role will be: Highly responsible and reliable. Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Calm when dealing with complaints or issues. Confident in directing drivers. Knowledgeable in safe working loads and good distribution practices. Who we are: The company you'll be working for is a country leader in the logistics industry, specialising in courier services, storage, and transportation. We are a family-run business, built from the ground up. We offer a friendly and happy work environment. We firmly believe that you should enjoy the job you do and aim to ensure all our staff are healthy and happy within their roles. We work as a team regardless of hierarchical titles and all work to better the company, including all having input in developing and growing things such as our ever-developing software. Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent Pay:

£22,880.00-£45,548.68 per year Benefits: Company pension Free parking On-site parking Work Location:

In person

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