Transport Co-ordinator – Nights
London Gateway, Essex
£30,000 – £40,000 Depending on Experience
Permanent | Full-Time
Shift Options
Monday to Friday
- 18:00 – 04:00 OR
- 22:00 – 08:00
A shared weekend and Bank Holiday on-call rota forms part of this position.
When Others Clock Off, You Take Control
Our client is a well-established container logistics business operating from London Gateway and is looking to appoint a skilled Transport Planning Co-ordinator to manage and oversee overnight transport operations.
This is an opportunity to join a business where the night shift plays a critical role in ensuring freight is positioned, planned and delivered ready for the following day’s activities. You’ll be trusted to manage transport movements, communicate with drivers and customers, and keep operations running smoothly throughout your shift.
If you enjoy a role that combines planning, decision-making and problem-solving in a fast-paced logistics environment, this position offers both challenge and variety.
The Position
As part of the transport team, you’ll be responsible for coordinating container movements, supporting drivers on the road and ensuring operational requirements are met throughout the night.
Working closely with colleagues, customers and drivers, you’ll help maintain service levels while adapting to the changing demands of a busy transport operation.
No two nights are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys thinking ahead, reacting to live situations and finding practical solutions.
Main Duties
- Coordinating container deliveries and collections across the UK
- Planning workloads to maximise fleet efficiency
- Supporting and communicating with drivers throughout each shift
- Monitoring ongoing transport activity and responding to operational changes
- Resolving issues that could impact service or delivery schedules
- Liaising with customers and internal departments to provide updates
- Ensuring transport activities are completed in line with company procedures
- Maintaining accurate operational records and documentation
- Assisting with shift handovers and operational planning
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience within transport planning, container haulage or logistics operations
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
- Confidence communicating with drivers, customers and colleagues
- The ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- A positive and professional approach to customer service
Desirable
- Experience within container shipping or port-related transport operations
- Understanding of UK transport legislation and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of drivers’ hours and tachograph regulations
- Transport Manager CPC qualification
What You’ll Receive
- Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 DOE
- Stable Monday to Friday night shift pattern
- Opportunity to join an expanding transport operation
- Ongoing training and career development
- Supportive and experienced management team
- Free on-site parking
- Long-term career prospects within a growing business
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a transport role that offers responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to play a key part in a busy overnight operation, we’d like to hear from you.
Join a team where your planning skills and operational expertise will help keep one of the UK’s busiest logistics networks running through the night.
