Logistics Controller

Carlisle, , United Kingdom, CA6 4NY
Full-time

As a Logistics Controller within Eventor, you will be responsible for providing a plan that deploys allocated resources in the most effective way. You will ensure that the plan meets all legal obligations regarding Working Time Directive (WTD) and EU Drivers Legislation.

Hours: 4 On 4 Off 12hr shift, rotating between Days and Nights

Shifts: 06:00 – 18:00 / 18:00 – 06:00

Key responsibilities of a Logistics Controller 

  • Maintaining driver/core staff rosters to ensure resource capability over a 24/7 period including reactive and emergency response.
  • Ensuring the numbers within the emergency response driving team are consistently maintained.
  • Implement and deploy the Emergency Plan ensuring compliance with Company Procedure.
  • Responsible for the allocation of ESL transport assets to individual convoys as required for all deployments.
  • Planning of routes and alternative routes, site locations and establishment and assisting with contingency planning.
  • Act as a liaison between convoy commander(s) and TLMP Liaison Officer (Customer appointed on shift)
  • Ensuring there is ongoing verbal communication with the driver(s) during Adhoc Move Requests form the customer to supplement the use of Microlise to give updates.
  • Ensuring there is clear daily communication between shifts, utilising the shift handover document and passing on critical information/concerns to Team Leader and Contract Manager.
  • Occasionally assisting when required at drivers / debrief counter for Customer specific movements only.
  • Respond to customer requests for movement or other enquiries, escalating as required.
    • Calculating Transport Costs & submitting them for approval
    • Requesting drivers & tractor units as required
    • Advising Forecast Team
  • Administrative tasks, including weekly hours, vehicle mileage, production of KPI’s
  • Out of hours support to Eventor Drivers (secondary to Customer specific work).
    • Liaise with Customer Services on drivers’ behalf
    • Assist with Tyre call outs and breakdowns 
    • Update GTS accordingly as required.
  • Assist with tracking Formula 1 Trucks in season as required (secondary to Customer specific work).
  • To comply with health, Safety, Environment rules to ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors.
  • To report any breaches of Health and Safety to your Line Manager immediately.
  • To report any accidents, incident or close- call in line with Company procedure and assist in any investigations which may be required.

Job Location

Logistics Controller

Carlisle, , United Kingdom, CA6 4NY
Full-time
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