At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and coordinate transport operations, ensuring timely freight movements.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a busy transport operation near Heathrow Airport.
- Benefits: Earn up to £40,000, enjoy 21 days holiday, and receive fully funded training.
- Other info: Flexible night shifts with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced environment with high-profile airline customers.
- Qualifications: Two years' experience in transport planning and strong communication skills.
Location: Heathrow (LHR)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
Shift: 4 on, 4 off – nights
Permanent, full-time position
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Coordinator / Planner to join a busy 24/7 transport operation based near Heathrow Airport. Working with high-profile airline customers, you will coordinate time-critical freight movements while ensuring an exceptional level of service. This is a fast-paced position that requires strong transport-planning experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to make confident decisions under pressure.
Your Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate daily and nightly transport operations.
- Allocate vehicles, drivers and workloads efficiently.
- Monitor collections and deliveries to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Coordinate airport transfers and time-critical freight movements.
- Respond quickly to operational changes, delays and customer requirements.
- Maintain clear communication with drivers, customers and internal teams.
- Build strong relationships with customers and deliver consistently high levels of service.
- Keep transport systems and operational records accurate and up to date.
- Work collaboratively with the wider 24/7 transport team.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, compliantly and cost-effectively.
What We’re Looking For
- A minimum of two years’ experience within a busy transport or freight operation.
- Previous transport planning or coordination experience.
- Knowledge of road freight and airfreight logistics.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good IT skills and experience working within a busy office environment.
- A flexible, adaptable and proactive approach.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Experience of ADR, hazardous goods or Level D Cargo Operative training would be advantageous, although fully paid training can be provided.
- A forklift licence would also be beneficial, with training available if required.
Due to the airport-based nature of the role, successful applicants must be able to provide a complete five-year employment history and successfully complete the required referencing, criminal-record and airport-security vetting.
What’s on Offer
- Salary of up to £40,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.
- Attractive 4 on, 4 off night-shift pattern.
- 21 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Contributory pension scheme following the qualifying period.
- Fully funded training and development.
- The opportunity to work in a varied, fast-moving international freight environment.
If you are an experienced Transport Coordinator or Planner looking for your next opportunity at Heathrow, we would love to hear from you.
Transport Planner 4 on 4 off Nights employer: Links Recruitment Ltd
Join a dynamic team at our Heathrow-based transport operation, where we prioritise employee growth and development through fully funded training and a supportive work culture. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum, alongside an attractive 4 on, 4 off night-shift pattern and generous holiday entitlement, all while working with high-profile airline customers in a fast-paced, international freight environment.
