Stobart are the largest, most sustainable logistics provider in the UK.

Through our unique model, we operate the largest user shared network that ensures maximum capacity whilst guaranteeing service and quality. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we specialise in the Retail, Consumer, E-commerce and Manufacturing sectors, working with some of the worlds well-known brands.

Stobart joined the Culina Group in 2021 and became part of the largest, market leading, privately owned logistics provider in the UK. With a turnover in excess of £2.2billion, a combined workforce of over 20,000 colleagues and a joint fleet of over 5,000 vehicles, they specialise in providing chilled, ambient, and industrial services solutions, covering the whole of the UK.

What's the role?

4x4 Nights

£32,000

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Controller to join the team based in Burton Latimer. Working on our busy retail customer site, you as the operations controller will oversee, coordinate and manage the allocated resource pool, ensuring the smooth running of the shift.

Overall, you will ensure effective site management in accordance with company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant H&S regulations at all times.

Main Responsibilities & Objectives;

• Ensure depot budgets are continually reviewed to ensure targets are met
• Ensure depot reports are completed daily and within agreed timelines
• Managers KPI reports and stats sheets are to be updated weekly on the network drive, ensure information is analysed and appropriate follow up action is taken
• Driver manning levels monitored and planned ahead, ensuring correct allocation of vehicles weekly, detail holidays, overtime and maintenance
• Manage driver recruitment, liaising with trainers to ensure all new recruits are assessed, interviewed and inducted into the business
• Conduct exit interviews and complete documentation relating to leavers
• Management of drivers WTD Regulations
• Monthly meeting with driver rep's
• Monitor debrief processes and procedures ensuring proof of delivery documentations, returns detail, signatures, receipts and pallet information is completed correctly
• Compliance with H&S regulations and further internal policies such as Disciplinary and Grievance procedures
• Keep personnel files updated
• Manage driver resource again forecasted routes

What kind of person are we looking for?

• Stobart are looking for individuals with a operations or planning background within the transport and logistics industry
• Good working knowledge of WTD and EU Driver hours regulations.
• Overall, candidates will have a good working knowledge of Transport Systems and Microsoft
• We are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow with a thriving organisation, who have a think outside of the box approach and are proactive in their work 

Benefits: 

• 20 Days annual leave
• Paid Loyalty Bonus after 5 Years 
• Free full Stobart company uniform
• Ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Free Parking
• Pension Scheme – company 3% contribution
• Death in Service
• Colleague Performance Review Process 
• Onsite canteens (subject to depot)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership at PureGym
• Rewards App – discount on 100’s of brands
• Refer a friend bonus