Overnight Transport Controller - Container & VBS

Meachers Global Logistics Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Paid Role

Competitive Salary

23 days holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Job summary

Meachers Global Logistics Limited is seeking a Night Traffic Operator to coordinate overnight UK transport operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient vehicle, driver and container movements. You will work with the Transport Manager and Traffic Team to monitor movements, assist drivers, resolve issues, and keep transport plans accurate for a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and the confidence to make timely operational

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic planning or transport operations, preferably container logistics.
• Ability to make timely operational decisions and communicate with drivers and customers.
• Strong knowledge of Drivers Hours Regulations, Tachograph Rules and the Working Time Directive.
• Experience using transport management systems and vehicle booking systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, route and schedule drivers and vehicles for overnight operations.
• Supervise drivers during night operations and act as main contact for queries.
• Monitor vehicle movements and respond to delays or changes.
• Manage container movements and coordinate port/depot deliveries and collections.
• Operate Container Vehicle Booking Systems (VBS) to book slots efficiently.
• Maximise fleet and subcontractor resource utilisation while controlling costs.
• Maintain accurate records and keep transport systems up to date.
• Ensure compliance with Drivers Hours Regulations, Tachograph Rules and Working Time Directive.
• Provide updates to management on performance and issues.

Skills

Traffic planning

Transport operations

Driver communications

Container logistics

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Vehicle Booking Systems (VBS)

Transport management systems

Job description

Meachers Global Logistics Limited is seeking a Night Traffic Operator to coordinate overnight UK transport operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient vehicle, driver and container movements. You will work with the Transport Manager and Traffic Team to monitor movements, assist drivers, resolve issues, and keep transport plans accurate for a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and the confidence to make timely operational