At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage container transport operations and lead a team of drivers during night shifts.
- Company: Join a leading haulage company with a focus on efficiency and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, night shift premium, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Promote health and safety while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in logistics while working in a dynamic night-time environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in transport management and strong knowledge of UK transport legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
Our client, a haulage company is looking for a Traffic Operator to join their office.
Nights 8pm-6am
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day container transport operations, including planning, scheduling, and execution of deliveries and collections.
- Oversee container movements to and from ports, depots, and customer sites, ensuring optimal vehicle utilisation.
- Lead, manage, and motivate drivers and transport staff, including performance management and training.
- Ensure full compliance with transport legislation, including O-licence requirements, drivers’ hours, Working Time Directive, and tachograph regulations.
- Liaise with ports, shipping lines, container depots, and customers to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues promptly.
- Monitor and control transport costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency savings and improved performance.
- Manage subcontractors where required, ensuring compliance with company and legal standards.
- Ensure all vehicles are maintained in line with legal and company requirements, working closely with maintenance providers.
- Handle operational issues such as delays, damages, incidents, and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions.
- Produce and analyse transport KPIs, reports, and performance data.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport function.
- Container-Specific Responsibilities
- Strong understanding of container types, weights, VGM requirements, and port booking systems.
- Experience managing demurrage, detention, and quay rent, with a focus on cost control.
- Knowledge of port procedures, turnaround times, and operational constraints.
- Coordination of container collections and returns to minimise delays and additional charges.
- Health, Safety & Compliance
- Promote a strong health and safety culture across the transport operation.
- Ensure all risk assessments, driver inductions, and toolbox talks are completed and up to date.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing preventative measures.
Skills & Experience Essential
- Proven experience as a Transport Manager within container haulage or a container-focused logistics environment.
- Strong working knowledge of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing drivers and transport teams.
- Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.
- IT literate, with experience using transport management systems (TMS)
Transport Planner - Nights in Stanford-le-Hope employer: Top Talent Recruit
Join a dynamic team at our Witham office, where we prioritise employee growth and development in the fast-paced world of freight forwarding. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering you the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance.
We think you need these skills to ace Transport Planner - Nights in Stanford-le-Hope
Adaptability
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Customer Service Skills
Safety Awareness
