Night Transport Planner

Night Transport Operator - Container Haulage
Location: Stanford-le-hope
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday nights, 20:00-06:00
(Initial training period: 10:00-20:00 before moving onto night shifts)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading container haulage operator seeking an experienced Night Transport Operator to join their busy port operations team. This is a key role supporting the smooth running of night-time transport operations, managing vehicle movements, assisting drivers, and ensuring excellent service delivery.

Working closely with the Operations Lead, planners, drivers, and fleet teams, you will help coordinate daily operations, resolve issues, and ensure a smooth handover between shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate night-time vehicle movements and driver activity
Ensure transport plans are completed efficiently and issues are resolved quickly
Liaise with drivers, planners, operators, and fleet teams to maintain service levels
Monitor delays, breakdowns, missed VBS slots, and operational challenges
Support cost control, reporting, and operational improvements
Complete shift handovers and ensure clear communication between teams
Assist with fleet availability and equipment coordination

Job Skills Required:

Experience within UK transport operations, ideally container haulage or port logistics
Previous experience in transport planning, traffic operations, or coordination
Understanding of container movements and port processes desirable
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability
Experience with VBS bookings, driver management, or fleet coordination advantageous

Package & Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Career progression opportunities
Supportive operational team environment

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