Transport Operator

Den Hartogh; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People-first culture

Career progression

Pension and life assurance

33 days annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Den Hartogh Logistics is seeking a highly organised Transport Operator to join the Continental Operations Team. You will coordinate intermodal transport planning across Europe, maintain clear communication, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to deliver excellent service.

The role requires attention to detail, resilience under pressure, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring timely deliveries and optimal outcomes for customers.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards.
• Resilient under pressure with the ability to adapt quickly to changing market and customer demands.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on building effective relationships.
• Eager to learn, with a willingness to undertake training and development.
• Highly organized with excellent planning and administrative skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented team player who can also work independently.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities, working at pace, and meeting deadlines effectively.
• Understanding of Customs legislation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery/loading times are achieved through effective planning, problem-solving, and consistent communication with all parties involved.
• Plan and coordinate shipments in advance, securing required transport space and ensuring customer requirements are met or exceeded.
• Liaise with suppliers, internal departments and customer service teams to ensure booking instructions are clear, timely, and accurately communicated.
• Execute daily operational tasks with a strong understanding of their financial impact, maintaining accurate and timely updates in internal systems.
• Proactively identify and communicate any shipment anomalies, volume fluctuations, and customs-related events to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor urgent and time-sensitive orders, ensuring timely arrivals at terminals and escalating any delays or non-arrivals to avoid disruption.
• Communicate significant delays or short shipments promptly, offering alternatives and obtaining approval for any additional costs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Resilience under pressure

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Organised planning

Proactive team player

Multitasking

Customs knowledge (advantageous)

Job description

Ambitious People Realising Creative Logistics Solutions.

Where will you be working?

You will be joining Royal Den Hartogh Logistics, an international and leading logistics service provider for the chemical, gas, polymer and food industries. Our family-owned company has been established since 1920, with safety and sustainability deeply embedded in our DNA.

Together with our customers and partners, we continuously develop smart logistics solutions that support an efficient and future-proof supply chain. With 54 locations across 27 countries, a global team of over 2,600 colleagues, and a modern fleet of 25,000 tank containers, 5,000 dry bulk containers and trailers, 575 tank trailers, and almost 900 trucks, we have everything in place to make an impact worldwide.

The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Operator to join our Continental Operations Team. You will play a key role in coordinating intermodal transport planning across Europe, maintaining high levels of communication, adaptability and attention to detail. This position requires strong collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to deliver operational excellence and provide a customer-focused service.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery/loading times are achieved through effective planning, problem-solving, and consistent communication with all parties involved.

• Plan and coordinate shipments in advance, securing required transport space and ensuring customer requirements are met or exceeded.

• Liaise with suppliers, internal departments and customer service teams to ensure booking instructions are clear, timely, and accurately communicated.

• Execute daily operational tasks with a strong understanding of their financial impact, maintaining accurate and timely updates in internal systems.

• Proactively identify and communicate any shipment anomalies, volume fluctuations, and customs-related events to relevant stakeholders.

• Monitor urgent and time-sensitive orders, ensuring timely arrivals at terminals and escalating any delays or non-arrivals to avoid disruption.

• Communicate significant delays or short shipments promptly, offering alternatives and obtaining approval for any additional costs.

Successful candidates will have

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high-quality standards.

• Resilient under pressure with the ability to adapt quickly to changing market and customer demands.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on building effective relationships.

• Eager to learn, with a willingness to undertake training and development.

• Highly organized with excellent planning and administrative skills.

• Proactive, solution-oriented team player who can also work independently.

• Capable of managing multiple priorities, working at pace, and meeting deadlines effectively.

• Understanding of Customs legislation is advantageous.

What we offer

When you join Den Hartogh Logistics, you can expect:

• A people-first culture built on trust, ownership and responsibility, where your work genuinely makes an impact;

• A dynamic logistics environment focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement and strong teamwork;

• Clear opportunities for career progression and personal development, supported by structured training programmes;

• A competitive benefits package, including excellent pension and life assurance schemes;

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you the time to recharge and reset;

• Great extras, including a cycle-to-work scheme and access to our Benefit Hub for discounts and perks;

• Wellbeing support you can rely on, with Help@Hand and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Want to know more? Contact Sarah Langridge, People & Culture Co-ordinator ([e-mail])