System Controller
- Job ID
- Job ID 74750
- Team
- Team Distribution
- Location
- Location Pontefract
- Contract Type
- Contract Type Perm
- Salary
- Salary £14.60 per hour
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 03/03/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 17/03/2026
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Summary
Permanent Opportunity
42 hours per week average, 12 hour shifts including days, nights and weekends
£14.60 per hour (c£31,900) plus night premium, bonus and comprehensive benefits
E3, South Elmsall
About the role:
Working in a fast paced, state of the art Distribution Warehouse, our System Controllers will work alongside a team of engineers, maintaining state of the art systems to ensure a smooth operation and material flow through the Warehouse.
As we continue the growth due to the opening of our flagship E3 warehouse, we are looking for System Controllers to join the team
- Ensure the smooth material flow of all the systems in the warehouse.
- Demonstrate a good technical knowledge and understanding of the warehouse systems and uses the knowledge to determine appropriate actions and solutions.
- Ensure clear communications liaising with third party hotlines to ensure appropriate escalation of system faults for rapid response to solve and resolve system problems.
- Encourages productivity by monitoring all systems and communicating promptly and clearly with the Maintenance Assistant and Engineers via radio about any material flow problems or issues.
- Follow Health & Safety requirements at all times
About you:
You will:
- Have the ability to prioritise and manage own workload, with excellent problem solving skills
- Be a real team player with a proven ability to take ownership for tasks and situations
- Have a proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels and work flexibly
Skills required:
Desirable
- Experience in a similar industry would be advantageous with knowledge of SCADA systems
Essential
- Computer literate
- Willingness to learn
- A can do attitude
- Self motivated
Benefits
- Sharesave scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Generous bonus scheme for many roles
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Free on-site parking
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
What's Next?
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Team Overview
With 10,000 colleagues, 9 million square feet of space, and 550 vehicles, our teams move a huge 1.5 million items to customers every single day. This is a fast-paced, precise, and proudly customer-focused operation. From maintaining our automation systems to delivering the final mile, join the team that keeps everything flowing to fulfil our customers' needs.
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