Yard Controller

On-site in Barnsley·Added 2 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Evri

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Overview

Salary: £36,488 a year
About £2,480 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Barnsley

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The role

Yard Controller

Location: BarnsleyContract Type: PermanentShift: NightsSalary: £36,487.68 per annum

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Yard Controller to join our Barnsley Hub on nights. You will be responsible for maintaining an accurate Yard Management System (YMS), overseeing yard activity and ensuring trailers, assets and vehicles are managed efficiently to support smooth hub operations.

Working closely with the Hub, Systems & Yard Manager, Gatehouse teams and Shunters, you will drive performance, maintain operational standards and ensure the yard runs safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain an accurate Yard Management System, ensuring trailer movements and locations are recorded correctly.

Carry out regular yard checks, identifying discrepancies and ensuring required standards are met.

Oversee Gatehouse Coordinators and Shunters, supporting performance, training and development.

Monitor yard KPIs, analyse reports and implement improvement plans.

Coordinate trailer availability, asset returns and outbound departures with Transport and operational teams.

Ensure vehicle defects and vehicles off the road (VOR) are accurately recorded.

Manage yard equipment, including tablets and Wi-Fi routers, and support peak planning.

Build strong relationships with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and consistency.

What We're Looking For

Strong Maths, English and IT skills.

A full, current driving licence.

Experience in hub operations, transport or yard management.

Experience leading teams and driving performance in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical skills, including advanced Microsoft Excel.

Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

The ability to work independently, make decisions and influence stakeholders.

If you're an experienced operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment, apply today to join our Barnsley team.

About Evri

Evri is one of the UK's largest parcel delivery companies, providing a courier service that lets customers send, track and return parcels easily, quickly and affordably. The company operates a nationwide network of more than 9,000 ParcelShops and lockers, and delivers internationally to over 200 countries and territories.

Its services are aimed at both consumers and businesses: it handles returns for high street, catalogue and online shops, offers accounts for frequent senders, and provides a bulk-send tool that connects online stores and marketplaces such as eBay, Amazon, Etsy and Shopify so sellers can import orders and manage deliveries from one dashboard. Evri also works with a nationwide network of self-employed couriers.

Industry: Parcel logistics and head-office roles
In the UK: Leeds
Website: evri.com

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