Transport Planner - Night Shift

Streamline Search; Slough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Planner for night shifts in Slough. The role involves managing operations from 7pm to 7am, ensuring smooth execution of the nightly plan, and supporting the following day's activities. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The position offers a salary of £38,500-£40,000, with potential earnings exceeding £44,000 through overtime. A supportive team and progression opportunities are provided.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Opportunity to join a supportive team

Real progression potential

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role as the link between day and night operations.
• Take ownership of the nightly plan and support planning for the next day.
• Ensure smooth execution throughout the shift.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong customer service awareness and delivery

Excellent ability to problem-solve

Ability to cope with pressure

Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

Solid understanding of the transport industry and driver legislation

Strong geographical knowledge of both the UK and Continental Europe

Background knowledge of multiple freight modes

Good IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office

Understanding of EU → UK customs procedures

Job description

Transport Planner - Night Shifts (Position Overview)

Our clients are an ambitious and fast-growing Freight business with big-firm goals while proudly maintaining small-firm with family-focused values. Following continued expansion and a move to a much larger premises, they are now seeking a Transport Planner - Night shift to join their Operations team.

Working a four-on/four-off pattern (7pm - 7am), you will play a vital role as the link between the day and night operations. This is a crossover shift, where you will take ownership of the nightly plan while also supporting the planning of the following day's activities. You will ensure smooth execution throughout the shift, managing any challenges that arise, and handing over a clear, detailed brief to the incoming Day Shift Supervisor.

Every shift presents new challenges, requiring quick thinking, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys problem-solving to keep operations running smoothly.

Transport Planner - Night Shifts (Position Requirements)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong customer service awareness and delivery
• Excellent ability to problem-solve and make decisions confidently
• Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to fast-paced change
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
• Solid understanding of the transport industry and driver legislation
• Strong geographical knowledge of both the UK and Continental Europe
• Background knowledge of multiple freight modes, particularly airfreight
• Good IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Understanding of EU → UK customs procedures and ETSF management

Transport Planner - Night Shifts (Position Remuneration)

• Shift Pattern: Four-on/four-off, 7pm-7am
• Salary: £38,500 - £40,000 (DOE) with realistic earning potential of £44,000+ through overtime, holiday cover and additional shifts
• Location: Slough
• Benefits: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), opportunity to join a supportive, long-standing team with real progression potential

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application