At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate transport movements and manage driver schedules in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Established transport and logistics business at London Gateway, expanding rapidly.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary based on experience, paid training, and flexible shifts.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth in a leading logistics recruitment agency.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued and rewarded.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Traffic Operator or Transport Planner preferred.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: London Gateway
Salary: Negotiable - No Salary Ceiling (DOE)
Are you an experienced Traffic Operator looking for a role where your experience is genuinely valued? I'm recruiting on behalf of a well-established transport and logistics business based at London Gateway that is expanding its operation and looking to appoint several experienced Traffic Operators with immediate effect. Unlike many vacancies, this client isn’t recruiting to a fixed salary budget. They’re looking for the right people and are prepared to pay accordingly for the right experience.
Available Shifts:
- Night Traffic Operator - Monday to Friday, 22:00 - 08:00
- Night Traffic Operator - Monday to Friday, 18:00 - 04:00
- Traffic Operator - Monday to Friday, 04:00 - 14:00
- Day Traffic Operator - Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00 (plus one in four weekends on-call)
For the night shift positions, you’ll complete 1-2 weeks of paid training on days before moving onto your permanent shift.
The Role:
Working within a busy container transport operation, you’ll play a key part in ensuring vehicles, drivers and customer requirements are managed efficiently.
Responsibilities include:
- Planning and coordinating daily transport movements
- Managing driver schedules and route changes
- Monitoring deliveries and collections
- Communicating with customers, drivers and ports
- Responding quickly to operational issues
- Ensuring high levels of customer service throughout the day
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience as a Traffic Operator or Transport Planner
- Container transport experience is highly desirable
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced transport environment
- Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving ability
WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities. WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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