Container Transport Controller – On-Site Planning & Ops

Streamline Search; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a Transport Controller to join the operations team. This hands-on role involves planning and coordinating a fleet, liaising with drivers, and keeping daily transport running smoothly.

You will monitor routes, manage costs, ensure compliance with drivers' hours, and work with the Fleet Team to maximise utilisation. This is an on-site role with regular daytime hours and occasional weekend on-call.

Qualifications

• Experience in container haulage or UK transport operations.
• Knowledge of container movements and port procedures.
• Experience planning or coordinating vehicles and drivers.
• Understanding of drivers' hours and transport compliance.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience supervising a transport team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily work across a fleet of vehicles.
• Route vehicles and ensure work is planned efficiently.
• Monitor jobs throughout the day and deal with delays or operational issues.
• Expedite work where required.
• Manage vehicle and driver utilisation.
• Monitor drivers' hours, workloads, overtime and nights out.
• Make VBS bookings and help control transport costs.
• Liaise with drivers throughout the day and resolve operational issues.
• Work closely with the Fleet Team to ensure vehicles and equipment are available.
• Complete daily and weekly transport administration.
• Monitor routing and identify areas where efficiency can be improved.
• Escalate any ongoing service, cost or operational issues.

Skills

Container haulage exp

Port operations knowledge

Vehicle planning

Driver hours compliance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Streamline Search in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a Transport Controller to join the operations team. This hands-on role involves planning and coordinating a fleet, liaising with drivers, and keeping daily transport running smoothly.

You will monitor routes, manage costs, ensure compliance with drivers' hours, and work with the Fleet Team to maximise utilisation. This is an on-site role with regular daytime hours and occasional weekend on-call.