Night Transport Planner

Streamline Search; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank hols

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Supportive operational team

Job summary

Streamline Search in the UK is seeking an experienced Night Transport Operator to manage night-time container haulage movements and coordinate drivers. The role includes shift handovers and liaison with planners and fleet teams.

The position requires coordinating with the Operations Lead to ensure service delivery during nights, with a Monday–Friday night pattern (20:00–06:00) and an initial 10:00–20:00 training period before transitioning to night shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK transport operations, container haulage or port logistics.
• Experience in transport planning or coordination.
• Understanding of container movements and port processes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive with problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with VBS bookings or fleet coordination advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate night-time vehicle movements and driver activity
• Ensure transport plans are completed efficiently and issues are resolved quickly
• Liaise with drivers, planners, operators, and fleet teams to maintain service levels
• Monitor delays, breakdowns, missed VBS slots, and operational challenges
• Support cost control, reporting, and operational improvements
• Complete shift handovers and ensure clear communication between teams
• Assist with fleet availability and equipment coordination

Skills

UK transport operations

Transport planning / coordination

Container movements

Communication & organisation

Pressure handling

VBS bookings / driver management

Job description

Night Transport Operator - Container Haulage
Location: Stanford-le-hope
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 30,000 - 40,000

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday nights, 20:00-06:00
(Initial training period: 10:00-20:00 before moving onto night shifts)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading container haulage operator seeking an experienced Night Transport Operator to join their busy port operations team. This is a key role supporting the smooth running of night-time transport operations, managing vehicle movements, assisting drivers, and ensuring excellent service delivery.

Working closely with the Operations Lead, planners, drivers, and fleet teams, you will help coordinate daily operations, resolve issues, and ensure a smooth handover between shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate night-time vehicle movements and driver activity
• Ensure transport plans are completed efficiently and issues are resolved quickly
• Liaise with drivers, planners, operators, and fleet teams to maintain service levels
• Monitor delays, breakdowns, missed VBS slots, and operational challenges
• Support cost control, reporting, and operational improvements
• Complete shift handovers and ensure clear communication between teams
• Assist with fleet availability and equipment coordination

Job Skills Required

• Experience within UK transport operations, ideally container haulage or port logistics
• Previous experience in transport planning, traffic operations, or coordination
• Understanding of container movements and port processes desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability
• Experience with VBS bookings, driver management, or fleet coordination advantageous

Package & Benefits

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive operational team environment