At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in container transport planning and ensure efficient operations.
- Company: Established logistics business with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car, generous holiday, and health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in container transport and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing logistics business looking for an experienced Container Transport Manager to lead a busy transport planning operation.
This is a senior operational role suited to someone with extensive experience in container haulage, traffic planning and team management , with strong knowledge of UK ports and container transport operations.
- Felixstowe / Suffolk £55,000 – £65,000 + Company
- Car
- The
Role
- Lead and manage a busy team of Transport Operators / Planners
- Oversee container transport planning from Felixstowe, London Gateway and Southampton
- Ensure efficient fleet utilisation and effective allocation of drivers and vehicles
- Monitor operational revenue targets, service levels and overall performance
- Manage day-to-day operational issues and ensure problems are resolved quickly
- Maintain strong relationships and communication with drivers, customers and internal teams
- Oversee VBS bookings , helping to minimise wasted slots and unnecessary costs
- Monitor operational KPIs and daily performance statistics
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity and service levels
- Ensure compliance with Working Time Directive, EU Drivers' Hours and relevant transport regulations
- Support a positive, high-performing culture across the transport operation
- Provide a professional point of contact for key operational and customer queries
- Occasionally travel to other depot locations when required What We're
- Looking
For
- Significant experience within container transport / container haulage
- Strong hands-on experience of truck and traffic planning
- Minimum 5 years' experience leading an operational transport team
- Working knowledge of TOPS and container transport systems
- Strong understanding of port systems and VBS bookings
- Excellent knowledge of UK geography and major container ports
- Good understanding of driver hours and transport compliance
- Proven ability to manage a fast-paced traffic operation under pressure
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational performance
- Confident customer-facing and relationship-building skills
- Excellent problem-solving, organisational and communication skills
- Strong IT skills and attention to detail What's
Offer
- £55,000 – £65,000 salary , depending on experience
- Company car
- 23 days' holiday, increasing to 25 days with service
- Birthday off following successful probation
- Life assurance
- Company pension
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Health
Container Transport Manager in Suffolk employer: Bradley David Associates
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