Transport Controller - Container Haulage & Fleet Planning

Streamline Search Ltd; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking a Transport Controller for container haulage based in Stanford-le-Hope. This hands-on role plans and coordinates daily work with drivers and the fleet team to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.

You will monitor driver Hours, plan routes, manage on-site administration, and liaise with drivers throughout the day to resolve issues and improve service quality. On-call weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in container haulage or port transport operations.
• Ability to plan and coordinate vehicles and drivers.
• Strong understanding of UK port operations and vehicle routing.
• Knowledge of drivers hours, transport compliance and cost control.
• Good communication and organizational skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate daily work across a fleet of vehicles.
• Route vehicles and ensure work is planned efficiently.
• Monitor jobs throughout the day and deal with delays or operational issues.
• Expedite work where required.
• Manage vehicle and driver utilisation.
• Monitor drivers' hours, workloads, overtime and nights out.
• Make VBS bookings and help control transport costs.
• Liaise with drivers throughout the day and resolve operational issues.
• Work closely with Fleet Team to ensure vehicles and equipment are available.
• Complete daily and weekly transport administration.
• Monitor routing and identify areas where efficiency can be improved.
• Escalate any ongoing service, cost or operational issues.

Skills

Container haulage experience

Operations coordination

Driver liaison

Route planning

VBS bookings

Tools

VBS bookings

Job description

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking a Transport Controller for container haulage based in Stanford-le-Hope. This hands-on role plans and coordinates daily work with drivers and the fleet team to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.

You will monitor driver Hours, plan routes, manage on-site administration, and liaise with drivers throughout the day to resolve issues and improve service quality. On-call weekends are required.