Night Transport Planner

Streamline Search Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life assurance 3x salary

MSC cruise discounts

Weekly lottery £1,000 net

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. is seeking a Night Transport Planner to join the night shift at our Stanford-le-Hope depot. You will coordinate drivers, book delivery slots with UK ports, and monitor ETAs to ensure on-time arrivals.

Proven transport operations experience, excellent communication, and strong knowledge of UK geography are essential. The role offers an overnight schedule (19:00–06:00) with a benefits package and opportunities in a market-leading logistics business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Quick thinking with strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Flexibility to meet business demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple drivers daily.
• Liaise with UK ports to book delivery slots.
• Use TOPS to record drivers' start/finish times.
• Monitor ETAs and ensure timely deliveries.
• Reroute jobs efficiently when required.
• Ensure PODs are matched with jobs in the system.
• Communicate with customers regarding delays and updates.

Skills

Transport ops

UK geography

Clear communication

Independent worker

Problem solving

Organised

Flexibility

Tools

TOPS transport system

Job description

Night Transport Planner (CL3378) Stanford-Le-Hope, England

Salary: GBP38000 - GBP42000 per annum

Transport Planner - Nights -Stanford-le-Hope

Position Overview

Our client is a market-leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics, offering a wide range of services including container transport and storage, domestic distribution, warehousing, freight management, and truck sales.

We are currently recruiting for a Night Transport Planner to join their busy depot at London Gateway. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established logistics company.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple drivers daily
• Liaise directly with UK ports to book delivery slots
• Use the TOPS transport system to record drivers' start and finish times
• Monitor ETAs and ensure timely deliveries
• Reroute jobs efficiently when required
• Ensure all PODs (Proof of Deliveries) are accurately matched with corresponding jobs in the system
• Communicate with customers regarding potential delays and delivery updates

Requirements

• Proven experience in transport operations - essential
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Quick thinking with strong problem-solving skills
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Flexibility to meet business demands
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday (19:00-06:00)
• Annual bonus
• Life assurance - 3x salary from day one (up to age 66)
• Exclusive discounts on MSC cruises for you, your family, and friends
• Weekly Lottery - weekly chance to win £1,000 net
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to join a highly reputable, market-leading logistics business