Night Transport Operations Lead

Bis Henderson; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson Recruitment is seeking a Night Transport Coordinator to manage night-time transport operations, coordinating drivers, vehicles, deliveries and collections to ensure safety, efficiency and on-time performance. You will report to the Transport Office Manager and work as part of a busy transport team.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, results-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating night-time transport operations.
• Proven ability to maintain safety and schedules.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office and transport management systems.
• Knowledge of Working Time Directive requirements and tachograph compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor vehicle movements throughout the night shift.
• Allocate work to the driving team.
• Track deliveries and collections, ensuring schedules and service level agreements are met.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and operational teams.
• Respond proactively to delays, breakdowns, accidents and other operational issues.
• Monitor driver hours, Working Time Directive requirements and tachograph compliance.
• Ensure all transport documentation is completed accurately and maintained.
• Update transport management systems and maintain accurate records.
• Produce shift reports and detailed handovers for the day operations team.
• Investigate and resolve customer service issues relating to transport activity.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, fleet and transport legislation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximise fleet utilisation and operational efficiency.

Skills

Night transport coordination

Driver coordination

Fleet planning

Problem solving

Communication

IT skills

Driver hours regs

Team player

Customer service

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Bis Henderson Recruitment is seeking a Night Transport Coordinator to manage night-time transport operations, coordinating drivers, vehicles, deliveries and collections to ensure safety, efficiency and on-time performance. You will report to the Transport Office Manager and work as part of a busy transport team.

The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and a proactive, results-focused mindset.