Job Description

About Us:

Parker Car Service, founded in 1989, is a trusted and award-winning name in private hire transport. With over 500 professional drivers and 60 dedicated staff, we serve more than a million customers across London and the surrounding areas.

Our recent achievements include Taxi Company of the Year (South) at the 2023 Taxi Summit Awards and a Silver Award for Private Hire Company of the Year UK (81+ Cars) at the 2023 QSI Awards.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for strong leaders who can help us maintain our reputation for excellence while driving continuous improvement across our operations.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an energetic , motivated and experienced Senior Controller to join and lead our Control Team based in Feltham, West London. This role is ideal for an experienced controller who's ready to take the next step combining operational expertise with leadership responsibility.

You'll play a key role in managing the day-to-day running of our control operations, supporting the team and ensuring smooth communication between drivers, clients and internal departments. The position typically involves 12 hour shifts and working up to 48 hours per week. This role will include weekends and flexibility to work across different shifts as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and lead the daily activities of the Control Team ensuring all operations run efficiently and effectively. Support, train and mentor team members, fostering a positive, proactive and customer focused environment. Despatch and coordinate bookings accurately and efficiently, maintaining service standards and response times. Monitor performance, identifying and resolving operational challenges before they escalate. Handle escalations from drivers, customers and the team with professionalism and authority. Liaise with drivers to ensure compliance, professionalism and readiness for service. Collaborate across departments, including Customer Service, Accounts and Fleet to support overall company performance. Analyse daily operations to improve efficiency, identify trends, and suggest process improvements. Ensure team adherence to company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Report directly to management, providing feedback on performance, operational issues, and staffing needs. Lead by example, maintaining a calm, solution-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.

Experience:

We're looking for someone with at least 5 years of experience in a Control Room or Despatch role within a Private Hire, Taxi, Chauffeur or Courier company, including team leadership or supervisory experience.

You should demonstrate:

Proven experience managing or supervising control operations. Excellent leadership, communication and motivational skills. Ability to stay composed and make sound decisions under pressure. Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Proficiency with platform-based despatch and control software. Confident and professional telephone manner. Excellent written and spoken English. A customer-first mindset with a calm, diplomatic approach to problem-solving. Reliability, flexibility and strong time management.

Why Join Parker Car Service?

Join an award-winning, fast-growing company with a proud history of excellence. Lead a talented team and play a key role in shaping our operations. Competitive salary and benefits package. Discounts on personal cab and courier bookings. Regular social events and team activities to celebrate success. Supportive management that values your input and encourages growth. Continuous professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
If you're ready to lead from the front and make a real impact as a Senior Controller, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Parker Car Service where excellence drives everything we do.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 48,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Employee discount On-site parking
Experience:

minicab controlling: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person