Night shift transport planner

Heathrow Personnel; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Night Shift Coordinator in Slough, UK. This role is crucial for coordinating smooth transport operations during the night shift. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in Transport Planning and 1 year with EU/UK Customs procedures. Responsibilities include planning and overseeing night operations, communicating effectively with drivers and service partners, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Transport Planning.
• Minimum 1 year experience with EU/UK Customs and ETSF procedures.
• Experience managing air cargo and HGV drivers (2 years preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate night transport operations efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and service partners.
• Monitor progress and make real-time adjustments.

Skills

Transport Planning

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Knowledge of UK and Continental European geography

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

AstheNightShiftCoordinator,youllplayavitalrolewithinthe24 / 7operationsteam.Youllbethekeyconnectionbetweenthenightanddayshiftsensuringseamlesscommunication,smoothplanning,andon-timeservicedelivery.Overseeandexecutethenightlytransportplan.Communicatingeffectivelywithdrivers,customers,andinternationalservicepartners.

MainResponsibilities

• Planandcoordinatenighttransportoperationsefficiently.
• Experienceinperishablesorsupermarkettransportwouldbeanadvantage.
• Liaisedirectlywithdrivers,customers,andservicepartnersintheUKandEU.
• Monitorprogressandmakereal-timeadjustmentstoensureserviceexcellence.
• Maintainstrongcommunicationacrossshiftsforsmoothhandovers.
• Upholdcompliancewithdriverlegislationandoperationalprocedures.

KeyRequirements

• Minimum2yearsexperienceinTransportPlanning.
• Minimum1yearexperiencewithEUUKCustomsandETSFprocedures.
• ExperiencemanagingaircargoandHGVdrivers(2yearspreferred).
• Strongcommunicationandorganisationalskills.
• Excellentattentiontodetailandproblem-solvingabilities.
• Confidentworkingunderpressureandhandlingchange.
• ProficientwithMicrosoftOfficeandtransportmanagementsystems.
• SoundunderstandingofUKandContinentalEuropeangeography.

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