Senior Port Operator

Adecco Portugal; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Port Operator for our Stanford-le-Hope operation. You will focus on vehicle planning, driver management, and improving operational efficiency while supporting the wider team.

Ideal candidates will have container haulage or port operations experience, with strong knowledge of VBS bookings, driver hours regulations, and cost control. This full-time role offers a permanent position and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience within container haulage, port operations, or transport planning.
• Strong knowledge of container movements and VBS booking systems.
• Understanding of driver hours regulations and transport compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Commercially aware with experience managing operational costs.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced transport environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily vehicle planning and routing.
• Monitor operational performance and resolve delivery issues.
• Ensure driver hours and transport compliance are maintained.
• Control operational costs, including VBS bookings, overtime, and nights out.
• Liaise with drivers, planners, fleet, and maintenance teams.
• Support junior team members and act as an escalation point for operational queries.
• Assist in achieving revenue targets and driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Container haulage

Port operations

Transport planning

VBS booking systems

Driver hours regulations

Cost management

Fast-paced transport

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

VBS booking system

Job description

Senior Port Operator

Location: Stanford le Hope

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Contract: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Senior Port Operator to join a busy transport operation at Stanford le Hope. This role will focus on vehicle planning, driver management, operational efficiency, cost control, and supporting the wider operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily vehicle planning and routing.


• Monitor operational performance and resolve delivery issues.


• Ensure driver hours and transport compliance are maintained.


• Control operational costs, including VBS bookings, overtime, and nights out.


• Liaise with drivers, planners, fleet, and maintenance teams.


• Support junior team members and act as an escalation point for operational queries.


• Assist in achieving revenue targets and driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Experience within container haulage, port operations, or transport planning.


• Strong knowledge of container movements and VBS booking systems.


• Understanding of driver hours regulations and transport compliance.


• Excellent organisational and communication skills.


• Commercially aware with experience managing operational costs.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced transport environment.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 - £50,000 salary


• Permanent, full-time position


• Career development opportunities


• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you have experience in container haulage or port operations and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.