Night Transport Planner

Streamline Search Limited; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life assurance 3x salary

MSC cruises discounts

Weekly lottery £1,000 net

Group personal pension plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Streamline Search Limited is seeking a Night Transport Planner to work at our London Gateway depot, covering nights (19:00–06:00). You will coordinate drivers, book slots with UK ports, log times in TOPS, monitor ETAs and reroute as needed to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role requires proven transport operations experience, strong communication, and excellent organizational skills, with a pragmatic, proactive approach to problem solving.

Qualifications

• Proven transport operations experience is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of the UK geography.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Good problem solving and strong organisational skills.
• Flexibility to meet business demands.
• Container transport experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple drivers daily.
• Liaise with UK ports to book delivery slots.
• Use TOPS system to log drivers' times.
• Monitor ETAs and ensure timely deliveries.
• Reroute jobs efficiently when needed.
• Match PODs with system records and jobs.
• Update customers on delays and delivery status.

Skills

Transport operations

Communication

UK geography

Independence

Problem solving

Organization

Flexibility

Container experience

Job description

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
• Container experience - desirable

Remuneration & Benefits

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday (19:00-06:00)
• Annual bonus
• Salary £38,000 - £44,000
• 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
• Group personal pension plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to join a highly reputable, market-leading logistics business

Streamline Search is a specialist technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating throughout the UK. We are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position, you consent to us processing your data and contacting you regarding this role.