Transport Controller – Part Time Evenings

<div><p>Job Title: Transport Controller (Part-Time)</p> <p>Location: Heathrow</p> <p>Hours: 4 on / 4 off, 18:00 - 22:00</p> <p>Pay: £15.52 per hour</p> <p>Company: Passenger Transport Operator (Heathrow)</p> <h2>The Role</h2> <p>We are currently recruiting for a Part‑Time Transport Controller to join a busy passenger transport operation based near Heathrow. This role provides evening cover while the main controllers are on break and plays a key part in ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient transport operations during peak evening periods.</p> <p>You’ll be responsible for coordinating drivers and vehicles, monitoring services in real time, and dealing with any operational issues to keep services running smoothly.</p> <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Monitor and control daily transport operations during the evening shift</li> <li>Allocate drivers and vehicles to routes and duties as required</li> <li>Act as the main point of contact for drivers during the shift</li> <li>Handle delays, disruptions, and operational issues quickly and calmly</li> <li>Ensure services run in line with schedules and customer expectations</li> <li>Liaise with internal teams and stakeholders as needed</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and update systems with any changes or incidents</li> <li>Ensure compliance with company procedures, safety standards, and transport regulations</li> </ul> <h2>Shift Pattern & Hours</h2> <ul> <li>4 on / 4 off rota</li> <li>Evening shifts: 18:00 - 22:00</li> <li>Average of around 14 hours per week</li> <li>Pay £15.52 per hour</li> </ul> <h2>About You</h2> <p>Previous experience in transport control, logistics coordination, or a similar operational role is preferred.</p> <p>Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with drivers and operational teams.</p> <p>Able to stay calm under pressure and make quick, practical decisions.</p> <p>Organised, reliable, and detail‑focused.</p> <p>Comfortable working evening shifts on a rotating 4 on / 4 off pattern.</p> <p>Good IT skills and experience using scheduling or transport systems is an advantage.</p> <h2>What’s on Offer</h2> <ul> <li>Competitive hourly rate of £15.52</li> <li>Part‑time, evening‑only hours ideal for work‑life balance or additional income</li> <li>Stable rota pattern (4 on / 4 off)</li> <li>Opportunity to work within a busy and essential passenger transport operation at Heathrow</li> </ul> <h2>About the Agency</h2> <p>Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 13 - 16 per hour

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