Transport Planner - Night Shift

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

Job summary

A fast-growing Freight business in Slough is seeking a Transport Planner for night shifts to join their Operations team. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations from 7pm to 7am and manage both the nightly plan and the planning for the following day. Ideal for candidates with a strong background in Air Cargo logistics and problem-solving skills, offering a salary of £38,500 to £40,000 with potential earnings exceeding £44,000 through additional shifts and overtime.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Real progression potential

Supportive, long-standing team

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Air Cargo & Temperature Controlled Logistics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are mandatory.
• Strong customer service awareness and delivery needed.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role as the link between day and night operations.
• Ensure smooth execution throughout the shift.
• Manage any challenges that arise during the shift.

Skills

Air Cargo & Temperature Controlled Logistics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Geographical knowledge of the UK and Continental Europe

IT proficiency (Microsoft Office)

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

• Must have experience in Air Cargo & Temperature Controlled Logistics
• 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.