Job Description

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Hours:

Monday to Friday | 21:00 - 06:00

Job Type:

Full-time | Permanent

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Career Progression

About Us

Browns Distribution is one of Staffordshire's fastest-growing warehousing, distribution, and fulfilment specialists, with a turnover exceeding 24 million. We're an award-winning, technology-driven logistics company recognised for delivering exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

As a proud member of the Palletline network, we combine innovation, teamwork, and a passion for logistics to deliver industry-leading performance for our customers across the UK.

About the Role

We're looking for a

Night Transport Controller

to take ownership of our night operation, ensuring every trunk, trailer, and vehicle movement runs smoothly through the night and is fully prepared for the following day's deliveries.

Working as the key link between our Palletline trunking, warehouse, and planning teams, you'll manage live operations, respond to issues as they arise, and prepare accurate next-day plans to set up the daytime operation for success. This is a standalone role on our night shift and requires a confident, proactive, and reliable individual who thrives on responsibility and variety.

Key Responsibilities

Take full ownership of the night trunking operation to and from Palletline, ensuring service targets are achieved Allocate trailers and resources appropriately for the following day's operation, maintaining fleet readiness Ensure all night drivers arrive on time, are properly briefed, and that any attendance issues are addressed promptly Manage trailer load departures, resolving driver or vehicle issues quickly to maintain on-time performance Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure all freight is loaded throughout the night and departures remain on schedule Oversee local fleet loading, ensuring vehicles are prepared and ready to leave the depot on time to achieve next-day deliveries Plan and prepare next-day local deliveries using Browns' TMS and planning tools Edit and prepare jobs in the TMS to ensure data accuracy and readiness for the next day's planners Collate driver paperwork and digital devices ready for the following day's routes Maintain strong communication with the day planning team through a comprehensive written and verbal handover, ensuring all overnight issues and decisions are clearly captured Monitor and support night drivers, responding to live operational issues, breakdowns, or delays Provide a calm and professional point of contact for customers and partners during overnight hours Ensure all operations run safely, efficiently, and within compliance standards Proactively identify operational improvements that enhance service and reduce cost

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a transport planning or control role, ideally within a Pallet Network or general haulage environment Strong working knowledge of transport systems (TMS, telematics, routing software) Excellent IT skills - Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and Windows-based platforms Good geographical knowledge of the UK road network Ability to remain calm under pressure and make confident decisions in real time Clear and effective communication with drivers, warehouse teams, and management Strong sense of accountability and pride in service performance Commercial awareness - understanding efficiency, cost control, and utilisation Self-motivated and able to work independently through the night shift

Personal Attributes

Reliable, professional, and dependable Logical problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement Positive and approachable team player who supports others Takes ownership and delivers results with integrity

What We Offer

Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression Supportive, award-winning logistics team and modern working environment Ongoing training and professional development Service loyalty programme & birthday day off Regular staff and company events Free on-site parking and great facilities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Free parking Gym membership
Work Location: In person