Senior Port Operator
Location: Stanford le Hope
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced Senior Port Operator to join a busy transport operation at Stanford le Hope. This role will focus on vehicle planning, driver management, operational efficiency, cost control, and supporting the wider operations team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily vehicle planning and routing.
- Monitor operational performance and resolve delivery issues.
- Ensure driver hours and transport compliance are maintained.
- Control operational costs, including VBS bookings, overtime, and nights out.
- Liaise with drivers, planners, fleet, and maintenance teams.
- Support junior team members and act as an escalation point for operational queries.
- Assist in achieving revenue targets and driving continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Experience within container haulage, port operations, or transport planning.
- Strong knowledge of container movements and VBS booking systems.
- Understanding of driver hours regulations and transport compliance.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Commercially aware with experience managing operational costs.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced transport environment.
What's on Offer?
- £45,000 - £50,000 salary
- Permanent, full-time position
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
If you have experience in container haulage or port operations and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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