Great Bear is a leading 3rd party logistics business providing a wide range of ambient warehousing services, shared-user and dedicated transport solutions to a wide variety of customers alongside offering a flexible mix of added-value services to simplify supply chain. We operate over 7 million sq.ft. of warehousing space across 30+ locations in the UK. Our distribution network spans all corners of the country.

Our Deeside 1 site are now recruiting for an Operations Controller on a full time basis.

Salary: £25,072 per annum, plus £2,000 night allowance.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off (7pm-7am).

The purpose of an Operations Controller is to contribute to the success of the site by supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring that all schedules for inbound receipts and outbound loads are run efficiently, liaising with warehouse operatives, Shift Supervisors and Shift Managers to maintain a smooth flow of work throughout the shift.

Key Duties of an Operations Controller: 

• Efficiently managing the outbound schedule to ensure collection and delivery times are met.
• Issuing instructions to designated staff to maintain a smooth flow of inbound and outbound work.
• Controlling paperwork for outbound vehicles ensuring the accuracy.
• Being the initial point of contact for all drivers arriving on site.
• Communicating issues to Shift Manager in a timely manner to minimise disruption to the schedule.
• Maintaining good communication with transport providers to ensure late collections and delivery failures are avoided.
• Producing a thorough, detailed handover to the following shift highlighting potential issues, reminders and current state of play.
• Participating as an active member of the operations team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus.

• Ability to prioritise work based on scheduling and available resources.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• PC Literate in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Should have good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to network with suppliers, hauliers and customers.

As part of its Drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above Operations Controller role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam