Night Transport Planner - Critical Logistics Ops

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday loyalty scheme

Employee resource groups

Flexible hours

Health care scheme

Job summary

GBA Logistics in Warrington is seeking a Night Transport Operations Co-ordinator to oversee overnight transport planning, driver allocation, and live monitoring from the Birchwood office. You will engage directly with customers to provide updates and resolve issues, ensuring service levels are met across shifts.

The role demands experience in transport planning, knowledge of driver hours legislation, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning, logistics operations, or a similar fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong understanding of transport compliance, driver hours legislation, and Working Time Regulations.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships professionally.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage the overnight transport plan.
• Allocate drivers, vehicles, and workloads effectively.
• Monitor live operations and resolve issues as they arise.
• Act as the overnight customer contact and provide service updates.
• Ensure compliance with driver hours, Working Time Regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct driver briefings, debriefings, audits, and initial incident investigations.
• Maintain accurate transport management system data and vehicle tracking records.
• Support drivers with operational issues such as diversions, site access problems, and breakdowns.

Skills

Transport planning

Logistics operations

Night shift management

Customer communication

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Vehicle tracking systems

Job description

GBA Logistics in Warrington is seeking a Night Transport Operations Co-ordinator to oversee overnight transport planning, driver allocation, and live monitoring from the Birchwood office. You will engage directly with customers to provide updates and resolve issues, ensuring service levels are met across shifts.

The role demands experience in transport planning, knowledge of driver hours legislation, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.