Night Transport & Container Coordinator

Meachers Global Logistics Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Meachers Global Logistics Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Night Traffic Operator to coordinate and control our overnight UK transport operation, ensuring vehicle, driver and container movements are safe, efficient and compliant.

You'll work with the Transport Manager and Traffic Team, monitor movements through the night, resolve issues, support drivers and keep transport systems up to date, with strong organisation and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic planning or transport operations.
• Ability to coordinate drivers and container movements.
• Familiarity with tachograph rules and drivers' hours.

Responsibilities

• Planning, routing and scheduling drivers and company vehicles to ensure efficient overnight transport operations.
• Supervising and supporting drivers during night operations, acting as the main point of contact for operational queries and issues.
• Monitoring ongoing vehicle movements and responding to delays, breakdowns, or operational changes.
• Container movements, including coordinating deliveries and collections from ports, depots, and customer sites.
• Managing Container Vehicle Booking Systems (VBS) for port collections and deliveries, ensuring slots are booked and utilised effectively to avoid delays and maximise operational efficiency.
• Maximising the utilisation of fleet and subcontractor resources to ensure cost-effective transport operations.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all transport management systems are kept up to date.
• Ensuring compliance with Drivers’ Hours Regulations, Tachograph Rules, and the Working Time Directive.
• Communicating clearly with drivers, warehouse teams, and internal departments to ensure smooth overnight operations.
• Providing updates to management on operational performance and any issues arising during the shift.

Skills

Traffic planning

Transport operations

Driver coordination

Tools

Transport management systems

Vehicle Booking Systems (VBS)

Job description

Meachers Global Logistics Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Night Traffic Operator to coordinate and control our overnight UK transport operation, ensuring vehicle, driver and container movements are safe, efficient and compliant.

You'll work with the Transport Manager and Traffic Team, monitor movements through the night, resolve issues, support drivers and keep transport systems up to date, with strong organisation and attention to detail.