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 Chesterfield site are now recruiting for a Operations Controller on a full time permanent basis.

Salary: £29,785 Per Annum

Working hours: 4 on 4 off Days (06:00 - 18:00)

We are currently seeking a Operations Controller to join our Operations team at our Chesterfield site.  As an Operations Controller you will 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.

Job responsibilities of a Operations Controller include:

• 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 100% accuracy.
• Communicating issues to Shift Manager in a timely manner to minimise disruption to the schedule.
• Participating as an active member of the operations team, and to offer suggestions for solving problems, improving efficiency, customer and quality focus.
• 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.

As a Operations Controller you will possess the following skill, experiences and qualifications:

• 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 demonstrate an in depth knowledge of on-site systems.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience and good working knowledge of Autostore and RF kit.
• PC Literate in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Should demonstrate the drive and desire to progress.
• Must be flexible in approach to work and shift patterns in order to cover for absence.
• Be able to demonstrate a courteous and professional attitude towards customers and third party hauliers.
• Should have good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal, conciliation 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