Traffic Operator

WR Logistics; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Logistics in London Gateway is seeking experienced Traffic Operators for day and night shifts to manage container transport movements and ensure timely deliveries. The role involves coordinating drivers, planning routes, and maintaining high levels of customer service in a fast-paced port environment.

Experience as a Traffic Operator or Transport Planner is preferred, with container transport knowledge highly valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Traffic Operator or Transport Planner.
• Container transport experience is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced transport environment.
• Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating daily transport movements.
• Managing driver schedules and route changes.
• Monitoring deliveries and collections.
• Communicating with customers, drivers and ports.
• Responding quickly to operational issues.
• Ensuring high levels of customer service throughout the day.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Traffic Operator (Days & Nights)

Location: London Gateway

Salary: Negotiable - No Salary Ceiling (DOE)

Are you an experienced Traffic Operator looking for a role where your experience is genuinely valued?

I'm recruiting on behalf of a well-established transport and logistics business based at London Gateway that is expanding its operation and looking to appoint several experienced Traffic Operators with immediate effect.

Unlike many vacancies, this client isn't recruiting to a fixed salary budget. They're looking for the right people and are prepared to pay accordingly for the right experience.

Available Shifts

• Night Traffic Operator - Monday to Friday, 22:00 - 08:00
• Night Traffic Operator - Monday to Friday, 18:00 - 04:00
• Traffic Operator - Monday to Friday, 04:00 - 14:00
• Day Traffic Operator - Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 18:00 (plus one in four weekends on-call)

For the night shift positions, you'll complete 1-2 weeks of paid training on days before moving onto your permanent shift.

The Role

Working within a busy container transport operation, you'll play a key part in ensuring vehicles, drivers and customer requirements are managed efficiently.

Responsibilities include

• Planning and coordinating daily transport movements
• Managing driver schedules and route changes
• Monitoring deliveries and collections
• Communicating with customers, drivers and ports
• Responding quickly to operational issues
• Ensuring high levels of customer service throughout the day

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Traffic Operator or Transport Planner
• Container transport experience is highly desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced transport environment
• Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving ability